Eggplant Black Bean Casserole Food

EGGPLANT & BLACK BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a heavy, large skillet or dutch oven over high heat.
• 2. Cook cumin seed 15 seconds or until dark brown. Stir in fennel and pepper. Immediately add onions and garlic; reduce heat to medium high and saute 5 minutes or until onions and garlic are golden.
• 3. Stir in next 4 ingredients. Add eggplant and reduce heat to medium. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until eggplant softens. Stir in tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly until tomatoes are hot. Stir in black beans. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes or until sauce thickens. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

OLD FASHIONED EGGPLANT CASSEROLE - A SOUTHERN EGGPLANT CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 2 quart baking dish (or 8x8 inch) with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cook peeled, diced eggplant in boiling water until fork tender; drain well.
• In a large bowl, combine cooked eggplant, beaten eggs, crushed crackers, milk, shredded cheese, melted butter and salt and pepper.
• Pour into prepared baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

BEAN CASSEROLE WITH EGGPLANT AND RED PEPPER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Heat olive oil in a large pan. Saute onion and garlic until soft and golden.
• Add the rosemary, sage, paprika and tomatoes. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the chickpeas and kidney beans. Set aside.
• Saute eggplant slices in oil until golden. Remove from pan and drain well on paper towels.
• In a large shallow ovenproof dish, layer the bean mixture with the red pepper slices and eggplant, finishing with the red pepper and eggplant.
• Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes. Serve with a green salad.