Harissa Braised Eggplant With Kale & Chickpeas Recipe

There seems to be a short period of time between summer and fall when almost every fruit and vegetable is available in abundance at the farmers market. Although I've always struggled with the transition between the seasons, this sweet truth has always made it more bearable.

This stew-like dish celebrates the seasonal overlap when the tomatoes are still ruby ​​red. deep purple eggplant balls are tight and smooth; and dark, green leaves arrive in clusters. It's just right when the weather changes and your cravings for cool, crispy salads are replaced by cravings for warmer, spicier things.

If you're the type of person who likes to pull good things away to uncover them in the depths of winter, this is a smart way to double the batch and freeze it so you can reach for it when nothing but potatoes and onions predominate.