RICE WITH EGGPLANT

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 cups eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 cup converted rice
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups water
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan. Add the onions, the garlic and the eggplant. Cook briefly, stirring, until wilted.
  • Add the rice and stir to blend. Add the bay leaf, the water and the pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, stirring, cover tightly and simmer for 17 minutes.
  • Uncover, remove the bay leaf and stir with a fork to fluff.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 254, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 457 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

Imas GB
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Jael 4werk
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe is a winner.


Rune Islam
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice.


I Hill
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Leanna Martin
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian meal. It's packed with flavor and very satisfying.


Rizwan Arain
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The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out perfectly.


Jose V√°zquez Maysonet
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This recipe is a great way to try something new. I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Tj Sanfilippo
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Shrijana Mandal
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant.


Ndidzulafhi Ramudzuli
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplant is smoky and tender, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful.


Timothy Hibeene
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tadicha Galgallo
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I've never cooked with eggplant before, but this recipe made it easy. The dish turned out great and I'm really happy with the results.


Mita begum
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This rice with eggplant dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.