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Caramelized Eggplant & Mushrooms with Coconut Rice

Chinese \ Dinner \ Main Dish
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Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time8minutes
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Nutrition Facts
Caramelized Eggplant & Mushrooms with Coconut Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 791mg 33%
Potassium 360mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 13g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 3%
Iron 19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Excellent and Quick Meatless Monday Option for dinner tonight!

I am not quite sure what makes me crave caramel this time of year. Perhaps it is because fall was always caramel apple season when I was growing up.

In addition to making a lot of pumpkin recipes leading up to Thanksgiving, I also find myself experimenting with caramelizing.

If you are not a fan of eggplant, you can always substitute zucchini or broccoli rabe.

ENJOY!

Caramelized Veggies

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbl. olive oil
  • 1 large eggplant peeled and chopped into large pieces
  • 8 oz. cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 Tbl. garlic chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper crushed

Directions

  1. Heat oil in large saute pan.
  2. Add eggplant and cook over medium-high heat for 4 minutes or until it becomes slightly softened.
  3. Stir in cremini mushrooms and continue cooking, stirring often for 4 to 5 more minutes.
  4. Add garlic & red pepper to water and stir into eggplant/mushroom mixture. Continue cooking until most of the water is absorbed.

Sweet-n-Salty Sauce

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbl. agave nectar
  • 3 Tbl. low sodium tamari
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch

Directions

  1. While eggplant/mushroom mixture is cooking whisk together agave, tamari and cornstarch until smooth.
  2. Add mixture to pan and continue cooking for 1 to 3 minutes.

Sticky Coconut Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 cup light coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan bring rice, coconut milk and salt to a boil.
  2. Cover and cook over low heat 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. Divide rice equally between four plates and top with equal servings of eqqplant/mushroom mixture.

Top It Off

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbl. sesame seeds
  • 2 tsp. red pepper flakes optional

Directions

  1. Sprinkle 1/2 tbl. sesame seeds on top of each serving.
  2. Optional: Divide 1/2 tsp. of red pepper flakes on each serving.

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