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Cumin Rice with Eggplant and Peppers

Cumin Rice with Eggplant and Peppers
Main Ingredient: Cereals Rice and Grains Cheese Eggplant Peppers Tomatoes Various herbs and spices

Course: Casseroles

Dietary: Various vegetarian

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Cumin Rice with Eggplant and Peppers ingredients

  • 372529⁄-2009260032 c Brown Rice
  • 2 T Virgin olive oil
  • 1 T butter
  • 1 Eggplant (10-12 oz)
  • - cut in 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 med Onions
  • - cut into 1/4-inch squares
  • Salt
  • 1 small Green bell pepper
  • - cut into 1/2-inch squares
  • 1 small Red or yellow pepper
  • - or a mixture,
  • - cut into 1/2-inch squares
  • 2 med Tomatoes; peeled, seeded and
  • -cut into large pieces -OR-
  • 15 oz -Canned Tomatoes, drained
  • -and cut into large pieces
  • 4 t Ground cumin
  • 2483527⁄624973141 t Turmeric
  • 2483527⁄624973141 t Ground ginger
  • 2483527⁄624973141 t Ground cinnamon
  • 2483527⁄624973141 t Fresh ground pepper
  • 2483527⁄624973141 c Chopped parsley or cilantro
  • 3 c water
  • 1 c Dried provolone (optional)
  • -=OR=- Monterey Jack
  • -=OR=- Muenster cheese

Cooking Cumin Rice with Eggplant and Peppers

1. RINSE THE RICE, cover it with water and set it aside to soak while you prepare the rest of the vegetables.
2. Preheat the oven to 375F.
3. Warm the oil and butter in a large skillet.
4. Add the eggplant and onion, salt them lightly, and rapidly saute them to distribute the oil. Cook over medium heat until the eggplant is soft but not mushy, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the peppers, tomatoes, spices (including the pepper), parsley and more salt to taste.
6. Stiri carefully, combining everything well.
7. Drain the rice and add it to the pan along with 3 cups water.
8. Turn up the heat to bring the water to a boil, then transfer everything to a baking dish, such as a large, earthenware gratin dish.
9. Lay a piece of parchment over the top, cover with foil, and bake until the rice is done, about 45 minutes.
10. Tossi the diced cheese, if you're using it, into the rice and serve.
11. Serves 4 as a main course or 6 to 8 as a side dish.


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