re: Rice Dressing

I make a few different rice dressings.

For Thanksgivings always grandma gizzard recipe.

But this time of year its Eggplant rice dressing. I'll make some this weekend.



Eggplant rice dressing

Ingredients
3/4 pound leaf ground beef
3/4 pound leaf ground pork
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers
4 medium-size eggplants, peeled and chopped
1 cup water or chicken broth
Salt, freshly ground black pepper and cayenne to taste
Pinch of thyme
3 cups cooked long-grain rice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves

Steps
Brown the beef and pork in a large heavy pot. Add the onions, celery, and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, until they are wilted, for about five minutes. Add the eggplant and water and simmer until the eggplant is very tender and soft. Mash with a fork. Season with salt, black pepper and cayenne. Add the thyme. Add the rice and parsley. Mix well and serve warm. Serves 8.