Spicy eggplant saute with bulgur

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupCoarse bulgur
3cupsVegetable stock or water
¼cupMiso
3tablespoonsWater
1tablespoonHoney
2teaspoonsSesame oil
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1mediumEggplant; peeled and diced
(about 1 1/2 lbs.)
2Cloves garlic; minced
1teaspoonGrated gingerroot
¼poundsAsian-flavored marinated and baked tofu; up to
½Lb
Cubed
6Scallions; sliced, up to 8
¼teaspoonRed pepper flakes; up to 1/2

Directions

MAKES 6 SERVINGS VEGAN (HONEY)

Place bulgur in large, heat-proof serving dish. Add stock; let sit about 45 minutes.

In small bowl, mix together miso, water, honey and sesame oil. Set aside.

Heat oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Saute eggplant until tender, stirring frequently, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; continue cooking for 3 minutes. Add tofu and cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add honey-sesame oil mixture and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes. Add scallions and pepper flakes; cook until scallions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

Pour off any excess liquid from bulgur. Fluff with fork. Top with eggplant mixture. Makes 6 servings.

PER 1½-CUP SERVING: 250 CAL.; 9G PROT.; 8G TOTAL FAT (1G SAT. FAT); 38G CARB.; 0 CHOL.; 431MG. SOD.; 9G FIBER.

Converted by MC_Buster.

By Kathleen <schuller@...> on Apr 15, 1999.

Recipe by: Vegetarian Times Magazine, April 1997, page 106 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.