The best way to get to the meat of the matter is to go through a bowl of rice.

Vegetarian Oven-Baked Brown and Wild Rice with Eggplant

Serves: 8

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Meal Occasion: Side Dish, Main Dish, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine Type: American, Vegetarian, Californian

Ingredients

2cups UNCLE BEN’S® Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice
1large tomato chopped
1can navy beans (15 oz.)
1can garbanzo beans (15 oz.)
1cup diced onion
2tsp. minced garlic
1cup plain yogurt
1small eggplant
1/4tsp. turmeric
1/2tsp. salt
1/4tsp. black pepper
1Tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, sauté the onion in the oil until it has lightly browned. Add the garlic, salt, pepper and turmeric. Add rice and broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
2. While the rice is cooking, peel and cut the eggplant into 1/4-inch slices. Sprinkle with salt and set aside for about 10 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
3. Lightly salt the eggplant and spray with oil. Brown both sides in a hot skillet, set aside.
4. Once the rice is cooked, mix in yogurt and transfer mixture to a large shallow casserole dish. Spread the navy and garbanzo beans over the rice and then top with layer of eggplant and chopped tomatoes.
5. Bake uncovered in a preheated 350 F oven for about 20 minutes.

Vegetarian Oven-Baked Brown and Wild Rice with Eggplant

tips and notes
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before baking.



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UNCLE BEN’S® Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice

UNCLE BEN'S® Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice is a delicious way to support a healthy heart and a well-balanced diet!
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Information for one serving

% DV


Calories330

6Total Fat4g

5Saturated Fat1g

Trans Fat0g

0Cholesterol1mg

23Sodium561mg

20Carbohydrate61g

% DV


Sugars6g

36Dietary Fiber9g

Protein12g

8Vitamin A

15Vitamin C

31Iron

12Calcium


% Daily Value (DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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