Spicy Eggplant Rolls - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1/2 cup brown rice
6 tbsp olive oil
2 None eggplant, sliced lengthwise
1 None yellow pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
None None Cilantro sprigs, to garnish
Preparation
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Cook the rice in boiling salted water for 20 mins until tender; drain.
Meanwhile, heat 4 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet on high heat. Cook the eggplant slices, in batches, for 5 mins, turning once until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Heat the remaining 3 tbsp oil in the same skillet on medium-high heat. Cook the pepper for 3 mins. Add the onion and cook for a further 5 mins until softened and golden. Add the cumin, coriander and turmeric and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Add the rice and chickpeas and mix well.
Divide the rice mixture among the eggplant slices. Roll up and place on a foil-lined baking pan. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil for 5-6 mins until golden. Place eggplant rolls on a serving platter. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve.
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