Eggplant Provençale

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Ingredients

 * 2 medium green bell peppers, diced
 * 2 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
 * 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
 * 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
 * 2 Tbs. drained capers
 * 1/2 tsp. dried basil
 * 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
 * salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
 * Bread Crumb Topping
 * 1/3 cup dry seasoned bread crumbs
 * 3 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
 * 1 1/2 Tbs. soy margarine or butter, melted
 * 2 small Eggplants (about 1 lb. each), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (8 cups)
 * 1 cup chopped Onion
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 °F. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add Onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add Eggplant, bell peppers and tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add parsley, capers, herbs, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into an 11- by 7-inch baking dish. (If making ahead, allow casserole to cool completely, cover tightly and refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving.)

Topping: In small bowl, combine all topping ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle casserole evenly with topping mixture. Bake, uncovered, until mixture is bubbly and top browned, about 30 minutes.