Vegan: Middle Eastern Eggplant Stew

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From Veggie Life, Autumn, 2000

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Middle Eastern Eggplant Stew

 

Recipe By :Veggie Life, Autumn 2000

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Soups & Stews Vegetarian

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2 " cubes

1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into

1/2-inch pieces

4 teaspoons olive oil

1 medium onion, sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

15 ounces can diced tomatoes

4 cups vegetable stock

3/4 cup farro or spelt, rinsed and drained

2 tablespoons lemon juice

salt to taste

cooking spray

 

Preheat oven to 450 degrees and lightly spray a baking sheet. Place eggplant

and bell pepper on baking sheet and toss with 2 teaspoons of the oil. Spread in

an even layer and bake, tossing occasionally, until vegetables are browned and

tender, 20 to 30 minutes. In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in

remaining oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, bay leaf, cumin,

coriander, and turmeric. Saute for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, stock,

eggplant, bell pepper, and farro or spelt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, until grain

is tender. Remove and discard bay leaf. Stir in lemon juice and salt to taste.

VEGAN

Per Serving: 243 cal (24% from fat),

9gPROT,6gFAT,43gCARB,19mgSOD,0mgCHOL,10.2gFIBER

 

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 213 Calories; 9g Fat (36.5% calories from

fat); 6g Protein; 28g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 2mg Cholesterol; 1629mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 2 Fat.

 

NOTES : " Farro, available at Italian and gourmet food stores, serves as the star

grain in this tangy stew of roasted eggplant, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Spelt,

farro's close relative, may be easier to find. "

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0