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Lisa's Herbed Eggplant Medley

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"This Mediterranean-inspired dish of vegetables and quinoa is rich in flavor." — Lisa

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place the eggplant in a shallow, oven-safe dish, and bake for 1 hour until tender, turning every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking. Once done, remove, and allow the eggplant to cool until cool enough to handle.
Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Once the eggplant is cool enough to handle, cut it into 1/2 inch pieces, and combine with the tomatoes, onion, artichokes, garlic, parsley, chives, and basil. Pour into a baking dish
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the onions have softened, about 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. To serve, spoon the eggplant mixture over the quinoa.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 1 hr 45 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 5 mins

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Sep 04, 2008

This recipe is very fresh-tasting and the herbs are wonderful. However the suggestion to bake the eggplant was not a good idea. It made my eggplant mush so I couldn't include it. I instead diced a raw yellow squash I had on hand and tossed it in the oven with the other ingredients for the recommended time. This worked out really well. My onion was nice and mild so, even though it retained some crunch, its flavor wasn't too strong. Quinoa is one of my favorite grains (worth a try if you've never had it!) and it went really well with the other fresh ingredients. This is a great one for dinner after a summer trip to the farmer's market.

—catorganics

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Jan 07, 2011

Thought this was great. Instead of baking (I know, better for you) I fried in cast iron skillet, adding onion & garlic, then rest of ingredients. Added some mushrooms too. Was perfect, made it in half of the suggested cooking time and entire family (two four year olds & hubbie) loved it. Definitely will do again!

—kcbloch

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7 Ratings

Jun 02, 2009

Yum! I love eggplant and this was a hit.

—Dani

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Aug 10, 2010

Very good, easy to make. I served with quinoa as a main dish, and again the next day with meat and quinoa as a side dish. It was good cold the next day! Will make again

—Jane

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Aug 25, 2009

Very bland. I did not think it was worth time and effort.

—JADE1977

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Nutrition

Calories
242 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
46.4 g
15%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
3.1 g
5%

Fiber
10.9 g
44%

Protein
10.2 g
20%

Sodium
270 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Lisa's Herbed Eggplant Medley

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 242
Calories from Fat: 28

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.1g 5 %
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 270mg 11 %
** Potassium 839mg 23 %
Total Carbohydrates 46.4g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 10.9g 44 %
Protein 10.2g 20 %
** Sugars 6.9g
Vitamin A 23 %
Vitamin C 40 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 27 %
** Thiamin 23 %
** Niacin 28 %
** Vitamin B6 28 %
** Magnesium 43 %
** Folate 73 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.