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Cumin Rice With Eggplant And Peppers Recipe
Ingredients
- Serving Size : 4
- 1 1/2 cup brown rice
- 2 tablespoon virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 eggplant (10-12 oz) cut in 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 md onion 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 md tomatoes; peeled – seeded and cut into large pieces -or- 15 ounce -canned tomatoes – drained and cut into large pieces
- 4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley or cilantro
- 3 cup water
- 1 cup dried provolone (optional)
Method
- RINSE THE RICE, cover it with water and set it aside to soak while you prepare the rest of the vegetables.
- Preheat the oven to 375F
- Warm the oil and butter in a large skillet.
- 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.
- Add the peppers, tomatoes, spices (including the pepper), parsley and more salt to taste.
- Stir carefully, combining everything well.
- Drain the rice and add it to the pan along with 3 cups water.
- 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.
- Lay a piece of parchment over the top, cover with foil, and bake until the rice is done, about 45 minutes.
- Toss the diced cheese, if you’re using it, into the rice and serve.
- Serves 4 as a main course or 6 to 8 as a side dish.

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