Eggplant and pepper casserole with rice

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1½ cup Brown rice
3 tablespoons Olive or vegetable oil
1 Eggplant (about 12 oz); cut in 1/2\" cubes
1 Onion; diced
1 Green bell pepper; cut in 1/2\" squares
1 Red or yellow bell pepper; cut into 1/2\" squares
4 mediums Tomatoes (or 16-oz can); peeled, seeded; and cut in large pieces
4 teaspoons Ground cumin
1 teaspoon Ground coriander
½ teaspoon Turmeric
½ teaspoon Ground ginger
¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
¼ teaspoon Cayenne
½ cup Pepper
¼ cup Cilantro; chopped
1 teaspoon Salt
3 cups ;water
Cilantro leaves for garnish

Directions

Rinse rice, cover with warm water and set aside while preparing vegetables. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Heat oil in a wide skillet, add eggplant and onion and saute rapidly to distribute oil. Cook until eggplant is somewhat tender, about 15 minutes.

Add bell peppers, tomatoes, spices, cilantro and parsley. Drain rice and add to vegetables along with salt. Cook for sevreal minutes, stirring frequently; then add water and bring to a boil Transfer mixture to baking dish, cover with foil and bake until rice is done, about 45 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves. Serves 6.

Per serving: 249 cal; 4 g prot; 7 g fat; 40 g carb; 0 chol; 195 mg sod; 6 g fiber; vegan

source: Vegetarian Times, Nov 93/MM by DEEANNE

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