Eggplant Rice Dressing Cajun Recipe Foodcom

MAW MAW'S EGGPLANT DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Brown ground beef and add onion and bell pepper as you brown it. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 2. Boil whole eggplants until tender.
• 3. When eggplants are tender, peel and cut into bite size chunks. ( I like to remove the seeds but this is optional)
• 4. Add eggplant to meat mixture and add rice. Simmer another 10 minutes. Add salt, pepper and red pepper to taste.
• 5. *Hint - If you prefer using bread to rice, use 3 slices stale or toasted white bread. Wet bread and squeeze out water. Add bread to meat mixture and cook 10 minutes.

QUICK AND EASY CAJUN RICE DRESSING

Steps:

• Very thoroughly, mix raw ground beef with all ingredients except for green onion tops.
• (Must be mixed very well) Spoon in casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray, and cover tightly with foil.
• Bake in preheated 350 oven for 1 hour.
• Remove foil and stir in green onions, mixing very well again.
• Recover with foil and bake for 1/2 hour more.
• Stir and fluff with fork before serving.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) AND RICE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large heavy pot over medium high heat, brown the beef, pork, and bacon.
• Add the chopped onions, celery, bell peppers, and garlic and continue to cook, stirring often, until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Add the eggplant, broth, and sage, and simmer until eggplant softens, about 15 minutes.
• Mash the cooked eggplant with a fork and season to taste with salt, black pepper, and cayenne (or Cajun seasoning).
• Add cooked rice and parsley, stir well to mix.
• Place in serving dish and enjoy!
• Notes: other possible additions include- for the holidays, dried cranberries, currants, or golden raisins; shrimp; curry powder could also be tasty.

BAYOU EGGPLANT AND SHRIMP DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat the oil (medium heat) in a large non-stick skillet.
• Add in the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic.
• Saute/stir for 5 minutes or until the onion is soft.
• Add in the eggplant, stir to combine.
• Cover and continue to cook for 8-10 minutes or until the eggplant is tender; stir frequently.
• Add in the shrimp and Cajun seasoning; cook/stir for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp are pink.
• Put the shrimp mixture into a large mixing bowl; add in the crumbled cornbread and parsley.
• Gradually stir in the eggs and approximately 1 cup broth, until the mixture is evenly moist but not soggy.
• Season to with salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer mixture to a buttered casserole dish; drizzle with 1/2 cup broth.
• Cover and bake in a 350° oven for about 30 minutes; uncover the last 15 minutes of cooking time if you want a crusty dressing.

CAJUN DIRTY RICE DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat large pot over medium heat. Add pork and beef and cook until meat is browned.
• Add 1 cup of onions, 1/2 cup of bell pepper, 1/2 cup of celery, 2 tablespoons garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add dark roux and cook for additional 5 minutes.
• Add Cajun seasoning, salt, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, thyme, hot sauce and pepper.
• Bring mixture to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add remaining onion, celery and bell pepper, cover pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Stir in green onions and parsley.
• Stir in cooked rice until completely incorporated.

CAJUN RICE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large deep skillet, brown sausage and drain excess grease.
• Add green pepper, celery, onion, and garlic to sausage and saute until softened.
• Add chicken livers, rice, chicken broth, cajun seasoning and Tabasco sauce to skillet and stir to mix well.
• Simmer over medium heat until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.

EGGPLANT RICE DRESSING- CAJUN

Steps:

• Brown ground meat and drain well. Rinse with water if desired. Reduce heat and add eggplant, onions, bell peppers, garlic and green onions. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add the broth and just a little water if needed so that it almost covers the mixture. Stir in seasoning and bring mixture to a boil. Simmer stirring occasionally for about 30 minutes or until it has reached a desirable consistency. I like to have some liquid left in the bottom when I add the rice.
• Stir in cooked rice until well mixed and the remaining liquid has absorbed into the rice as much as you want. Serve hot as a side dish or a main dish.
• Note: For those who like lots of heat this is great served with tabasco or other hot sauce or even a sauce piquant! Ces' si bon!