1 1/2 cup Brown rice
3 Tbs Olive or vegetable oil
1 Eggplant (about 12 oz); cut in 1/2" cubes
1 Onion; diced
1 Green bell pepper; cut in 1/2" squares
1 Red or yellow bell pepper cut into 1/2" squares
4 md Tomatoes (or 16-oz can) peeled, seeded; and cut in large pieces
4 tsp Ground cumin
1 tsp Ground coriander
1/2 tsp Turmeric
1/2 tsp Ground ginger
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Cayenne
1/2 cup Pepper
1/4 cup Cilantro; chopped
1 tsp Salt
3 cup ;water
Cilantro leaves for garnish


Rinse rice, cover with warm water and set aside while preparing vegetables. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Heat oil in a wide skillet, add eggplant and onion and saute rapidly to distribute oil. Cook until eggplant is somewhat tender, about 15 minutes.
Add bell peppers, tomatoes, spices, cilantro and parsley. Drain rice and add to vegetables along with salt. Cook for sevreal minutes, stirring frequently; then add water and bring to a boil
Transfer mixture to baking dish, cover with foil and bake until rice is done, about 45 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves. Serves 6.
Per serving: 249 cal; 4 g prot; 7 g fat; 40 g carb; 0 chol; 195 mg sod; 6 g fiber; vegan
source: Vegetarian Times, Nov 93/MM by DEEANNE