Name: Eggplant and Fennel Pilaf of Bulgur And Rice
Ingredients: 4 c Eggplant chunks; approximately; 1 ts Asian five spice powder; preferably Thai spice blend; 1 ts Light sesame oil; 1 ts Gomasio; or a blend of sesame seeds and coarse salt; 1 sm Fennel bulb; trimmed and cored; 2 tb Chopped fresh basil; Freshly ground pepper; Olive oil spray; 1 c Chopped onion; 1 ts Olive oil; 1/2 c Red bell pepper strips; Freshly ground pepper; 1/2 c Cracked wheat bulgur; 1/2 c Instant white rice; or leftover; 16 oz Low sodium vegetable broth; 1/4 ts Better than bouillon vegetable soup base; or flavor enhancer; 1/2 ts Butter Buds®; sprinkles; 1/2 c Chopped fresh cilantro; more or less; 3 Lemon wedges; garnish

When all were in their places Father said grace and, excusing himself, left the family to retire to his study. He frequently spent thirteen hours a day studying. He managed this amazing amount of time by husbanding every hour of the day. He usually arose at four in the morning, indulging himself in the later rising time of five in the winter. In this way he was far along in his studies while the household slept. He preferred to eat alone, usually certain foods which he had by experimentation discovered kept his mind and body most sprightly. This morning he did not eat the rich menu which Venus set before the rest of the household, the home-cured bacon and the delicious hot breads. But at the end of the meal, he rejoined his family for morning devotions.

Edna Gerstner

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Grains, Vegetables	Asian	Eggplant, Grains, Rice	3	Servings

INGREDIENTS

4	c	Eggplant chunks; approximately
1	ts	Asian five spice powder; preferably Thai spice blend
1	ts	Light sesame oil
1	ts	Gomasio; or a blend of sesame seeds and coarse salt
1	sm	Fennel bulb; trimmed and cored
2	tb	Chopped fresh basil
		Freshly ground pepper
		Olive oil spray
1	c	Chopped onion
1	ts	Olive oil
1/2	c	Red bell pepper strips
		Freshly ground pepper
1/2	c	Cracked wheat bulgur
1/2	c	Instant white rice; or leftover
16	oz	Low sodium vegetable broth
1/4	ts	Better than bouillon vegetable soup base; or flavor enhancer
1/2	ts	Butter Buds®; sprinkles
1/2	c	Chopped fresh cilantro; more or less
3		Lemon wedges; garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

EGGPLANT
FENNEL / ANISE
ADDITIONS
FINISHING TOUCHES
Preheat oven to 350F.
EGGPLANT: Cut eggplant into large dice and toss with 5-spice, oil and
gomasio. Spread on a sprayed non-stick cookie sheet.
FENNEL: Trim and core the fennel bulb. Remove tough outer layers if
necessary. Toss with basil, pepper and a little olive oil mist. Place in a
non-stick oven pan that will fit in your oven along side the cookie sheet.
Bake both at 350F for 15 minutes. Fennel should now be aromatic and soft.
Remove from oven and let cool. Continue to bake the eggplant for another 25
to 10 minutes or until lightly brown. Remove to cool.
While vegetable are cooking, heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Saute the
onion until soft. Add the red pepper strips, season with pepper; saute
until peppers are softened and onions are lightly browned.
Pan roast the grains: Clear a space in the middle of the pan and add the
bulgur and rice. Stir to 'toast' the grains, incorporating the onion
mixture after about 2 minutes. Add the broth and the bouillon-flavor
enhancer. Stir well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10
minutes. Stir and add the roasted vegetables. Simmer until most of the
liquid has been absorbed by the grains; about 15-20 minutes. Add the butter
buds and cilantro; warm through. Serve with lemon wedges and offer gomasio.
[PER SERVING: 258 cals, 4g total fat (12%cff); 63g carbs; 10g fiber; 367mg
sodium]
SEE The KitchenPatH Recipes | http://home.earthlink.net/~kitpath
09/25/98(Fri)
NOTES : The eggplant and fennel are roasted with spices and added to the
two-grain pilaf. The fennel is an after-taste. Very pleasing pilaf. Tested
by Pat and Bob Hanneman 9/98. If you don't like cilantro, try shredded napa
cabbage, watercress, romaine, or flat-leaf parsley. Serves 3; 4 when served
with salad and a roll.  *Recipe adapted from Rosemary Moon's EGGPLANT
COOKBOOK (1998)
Recipe by: Adapted from Rosemary Moon's Egglant Cookbook (1998)
Posted to EAT-LF Digest by Pat Hanneman <kitpath@earthlink.net> on Sep 25,
1998, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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