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Mediterranean Eggplant Rice

From Statesboro Market2Go

<p>This vegan one-pot recipe is full of healthy veggies and is garnished with fresh basil! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>
Source: manusmenu.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 4
Vegan!

Ingredients
1 medium sized Eggplant
1/2 of an Onion (chopped)
3 Tomatoes (seeded and chopped)
3 cloves Garlic (minced)
1/4 cup Olive oil
2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
1 cup Long-grain rice
2 1/2 cups Vegetable broth
1 tablespoon Fresh basil (chopped) (for garnish)

Step by Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice the eggplant crosswise in 1/2 inch slices, then cut into 1 inch pieces. Preheat the oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Put the eggplant into the skillet and toss the pieces to coat them with the oil. Saute for 5 minutes. Add the onion and saute for 5 more minutes.
  3. Add the tomatoes & garlic, let cook for 1 minute, then add the salt & oregano and mix them in.
  4. Add the rice, stir to combine, then stir in the vegetable broth. Cover the skillet and let cook in the oven for 30 minutes.
  5. Let the dish cool, season to taste, then garnish with fresh basil.