Eggplant Creole

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 1/2 bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 celery ribs (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 lb eggplant (diced into 1/2 inch cubes)
• 15 ounces tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons parsley (minced)
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (more or less to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon rep pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (more or less to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered nori
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)

Recipe

• 1 sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes, adding water if necessary to prevent sticking. add eggplant and sauté for 5 more minutes.
• 2 add remaining ingredients, reduce heat, and cook until eggplant is completely tender, about 20-30 minutes. serve over rice, garnished with additional parsley.