• Home
  • Menu
  • Calendar
  • Blog
  • Guide
Recipe-Finder.com

Cumin Rice With Eggplant And Peppers Recipe

  • 4servings

Add to MenuAdd to Calendar

Source: www.yumyum.comReport recipe

Rate this recipe:

Nutrition Info . . .

NutrientsProteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, Cellulose
VitaminsB3, B9, B12, C, D
MineralsIodine, Fluorine, Chromium, Manganese, Silicon, Calcium, Potassium

Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. 1 1/2 c Rice

  2. 2 tb Virgin olive oil

  3. 1 tb Butter

  4. 1 Eggplant (10-12 oz)

  5. 1/2-inch cubes 1 md Onion

  6. cut into 1/4-inch squares Salt

  7. 1 sm Green bell pepper; cut into 1/2-inch squares

  8. 1 sm Red or yellow pepper

  9. or a mixture, cut into 1/2-inch squares

  10. 2 md Tomatoes; peeled, seeded and cut into large pieces -OR-

  11. 15 oz -Canned Tomatoes, drained

  12. and cut into large pieces 4 ts Ground cumin

  13. 1/2 ts Turmeric

  14. 1/4 ts Ground ginger

  15. 1/4 ts Ground cinnamon

  16. 1/2 ts Freshly ground pepper

  17. 1/4 c Chopped parsley or cilantro

  18. 3 c Water

  19. 1 c Dried provolone

  20. OR - Monterey Jack

  21. OR - Muenster cheese

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  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.

  5. Cook over medium heat until the eggplant is soft but not mushy, about 5 minutes.

  6. Add the peppers, tomatoes, spices (including the pepper), parsley and more salt to taste.

  7. Stir carefully, combining everything well.

  8. Drain the rice and add it to the pan along with 3 cups water.

  9. 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.

  10. Lay a piece of parchment over the top, cover with foil, and bake until the rice is done, about 45 minutes.

  11. Toss the diced cheese, if you're using it, into the rice and serve.

  12. Serves 4 as a main course or 6 to 8 as a side dish.

Comments

Recipe Finder © Rogue Network Solutions.
882,796
Send feedback