One-Pot Greek Eggplant Rice
With satisfying eggplant, this vegetarian One-Pot Greek Eggplant with Rice with zesty Greek flavors is sure to please the entire family. Try with Success® White Rice.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® White Rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 small eggplants (about 9 oz each), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp +1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
A vegetarian-friendly crowd-pleaser, One-Pot Greek Eggplant with Rice will transport you to the Mediterranean coast. Thanks to the soft eggplant and fluffy Success® White Rice, not one drop of those irresistible Greek flavors will be lost!
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat oil in large ovenproof skillet set over medium heat. Add eggplant and season with salt and black pepper; cook for 3 to 5 mins or until starting to brown. Transfer to plate and set aside.
Step 3
Stir onion, garlic and oregano into skillet; cook for 3 to 5 mins or until onions are starting to soften. Stir in tomatoes, broth, lemon juice and bay leaf; bring to boil. Cook for 15 mins. Stir in rice and reserved eggplant in the last 5 mins of cooking. Remove and discard bay leaf.
Recipe Tips
Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or dill if desired.
Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese before serving if desired.
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