Thursday, March 8, 2012

Eggplant with Artichokes and Mushrooms

Ingredients
½ medium Onion, sliced
1 large can Diced Tomatoes
1 - 8 oz can Tomato Sauce
1 large Eggplant, peeled & diced into 1 “ chunks
1 can Artichoke Hearts (packed in water)
1 large can of Mushrooms, or I lb fresh Mushrooms, sliced
2 TBLspoon total: Basil, Oregano, Garlic  or Italian Spice Mix
Salt & Pepper (amount to your preference)
Optional
Crushed Red Pepper
Directions
Prepare Eggplant by cutting into 1 inch (no larger) slices.  Salt and allow juices to rise to top of slices.  Pat dry and cut into 1 inch square chunks.  Put all ingredients in large pot. Cook with lid on for about 30 minutes.   Garnish with crushed Red Pepper
Abstinent Measuring
1 cup = 1 vegetable
Make it a Meal
Makes a great meal with 4 oz browned ground beef (or ground turkey) added to 1 c of the above mixture, Serve with a 1 cup/8 oz Salad
Abstinent Measuring: 2 vegetable and 1 protein.
*contribution from Area II Cookbook 2004

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