Indulge in a medley of flavors with Eggplant Dirty Rice Dressing, a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. This versatile dish, rooted in Louisiana's culinary heritage, features tender eggplant as its star ingredient, complemented by the savory richness of ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and a medley of herbs and spices. The addition of fluffy rice creates a satisfying and filling base, while the tangy sauce, infused with tomatoes, peppers, and Worcestershire sauce, brings a delightful depth of flavor. Additionally, discover variations of this classic recipe, including a vegetarian version that swaps tofu for ground beef, a spicy rendition with a kick of cayenne pepper, and a hearty one-pot version for a quick and convenient meal. Explore the diverse culinary possibilities of Eggplant Dirty Rice Dressing and embark on a flavor-filled adventure.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
MAW MAW'S EGGPLANT DRESSING
This recipe came from my cajun grandmother, Hazel Wiltz Forrest. Everytime I taste it I think of her and her wonderful cooking.
Provided by Michelle Hickey
Categories Side Casseroles
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
DIRTY RICE DRESSING
Steps:
- Begin by putting the chicken livers into boiling water and cook until tender. Remove from the water and put in a food processor and process to a pate-like texture. Set aside.
- In a separate pot, add the bouillon granules to boiling water, and then add the eggplant. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Brown the meat in a lightly greased, heavy cast-iron pot. Pour off the excess grease. Remove the meat and melt the butter. Add the celery, onions and bell peppers and saute until tender. Add back the chicken livers, meat mixture and cooked eggplant. Add Cajun seasoning to taste. Slowly simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package directions and add to the dressing a bit at a time until you achieve the balance that you like of rice to dressing mix. At the very end, add the chopped green onion tops. Simmer for a few minutes longer.
DIRTY RICE DRESSING
Steps:
- Begin by putting the chicken livers into boiling water and cook until tender. Remove from the water and put in a food processor and process to a pate-like texture. Set aside.
- In a separate pot, add the bouillon granules to boiling water, and then add the eggplant. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Brown the meat in a lightly greased, heavy cast-iron pot. Pour off the excess grease. Remove the meat and melt the butter. Add the celery, onions and bell peppers and saute until tender. Add back the chicken livers, meat mixture and cooked eggplant. Add Cajun seasoning to taste. Slowly simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package directions and add to the dressing a bit at a time until you achieve the balance that you like of rice to dressing mix. At the very end, add the chopped green onion tops. Simmer for a few minutes longer.
EGGPLANT RICE DRESSING- CAJUN
This is a healthy and tasty alternative to dirty rice. Also a great way to get the kids to try and love eggplant! I usually make this with one pound of ground turkey to reduce the fat and calories. To add even more flavor you can increase the onion and garlic if you like but we find it well seasoned as is. Sometimes we will even add some celery in with the onion mixture. Use what you have and what you like. Any color bell peppers are fine too! Red and yellow peppers add a nice color addition. Likewise, you do not HAVE to peel the eggplant if you want to leave the skin on. Just dice them up small. Another great color addition to a simple meal! Also, you can make this vegetarian if you use vegetable broth and leave out the meat or substitute TVP. Enjoy!
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.2, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 62.6, Sodium 209.2, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 24.3
TEETA'S EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) DIRTY RICE
Dirty Rice is a staple in South Louisiana. I fell in love with this dressing at an Easter family gathering. I begged and got this wonderful recipe from my husband's Aunt Adine Laborde (TeeTa as she is known in the family) I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Provided by Misty Mathews
Categories White Rice
Time 1h30m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Peel and cube eggplant, boil 10 minutes and drain.
- Melt butter in heavy large dutch oven.
- Saute onion, garlic, celery, peppers until soft, add ground meat and cook until meat is done.
- Add eggplant to meat mixture and mash.
- Cook meat/eggplant mixture an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Add salt and peppers (adjust for taste) Then fold in rice and green onions in meat mixture.
- Turn off heat and let steam for 30 minutes.
- Fold in parsley just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.3, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 285.2, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 3.7
ELSIE'S EGGPLANT DIRTY RICE
My Mother was Cajun so our family called this "dirty rice" even though it is not the traditional recipe. My Mother, Elsie Forbes, made this often and we all LOVED it. My mother passed away in 1988 but having her recipe, I tried many times to duplicate it; but it never tasted the same. Finally tonight (25 years later) I was...
Provided by Brenda Forbes
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Start rice cooking in a small sauce pan.
- 2. While the rice is cooking, on medium to medium high temperature, in a medium sized (10-12") cast iron skillet place oil. When the oil is heated (not smoking), add chopped onion and saute. After the onions are slightly cooked, reduce heat to medium and add ground beef (or turkey) to cook. Do not over-stir.
- 3. ** Peeling the eggplant is optional. Since posting this recipe, I often leave the peeling on the eggplant for extra fiber/nutrition. Chop the eggplant into approximately 1/2" size pieces and add to meat when it is about three-fourths of the way cooked. Cover mixture and let it continue cooking on medium heat until the eggplant is tender. Again, do not over-stir.
- 4. When the rice is cooked, stir in approximately 2 cups of the cooked rice to the eggplant and meat mixture. Add chopped/crushed garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cover and continue cooking on LOW heat for approximately 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
DIRTY RICE DRESSING
This dish is referred to as "dirty rice" because of the color of the rice at the end of the cooking process. If you ask someone from Louisiana what kind of dressing they want on their salad, the answer just may be, rice!
Provided by kajun kitchen king
Categories For Large Groups
Time 2h1m
Yield 22 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat medium saucepot 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.2, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 32.8, Sodium 376.1, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 13.4
EGGPLANT DIRTY RICE DRESSING
This recipe was on the table throughout summer when I was growing up. Eggplant grew all summer and my Mom made this almost weekly. This with a side of fresh green beans from our garden seasoned with salt pork was a favorite summertime meal at my childhood home. And to tell the truth, it still is!
Provided by Debora Hotard
Categories Rice Sides
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Soak cut eggplant in salt water for 10 minutes (this will keep eggplant from turning dark).
- 2. Put oil in bottom of heavy bottomed pot. Saute onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic in oil until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Add Ground Round and cook until meat begins to brown.
- 3. Drain eggplant, and add to meat mixture. Smother down covered until eggplant is well cooked. (Eggplant will be completely mashed up when done). Stir often and scrape the bottom of pot with your spoon to lift off any that may be starting to stick. Add 1 teaspoon of Louisiana Hot sauce Taste, adjust seasoning to your taste. Stir in Chopped green onions and parsley. Cook for only a few minutes longer. Remove from heat.
- 4. Add the cooked rice, stir to mix completely. Serve hot. Note: at anytime if the mixture becomes to dry to finish cooking the eggplant down, then add a small amount of water.
K-JON'S DIRTY RICE DRESSING
I am a big fan of Chef Frank Davis. In New Orleans, where I grew up, he is a legend. I used his recipe and tweaked it to my tastes. Please enjoy.
Provided by K-Jon Chef
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 10 cups, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- melt butter until it starts to brown.
- add all vegetables, cook until slightly wilted.
- Turn heat up and add meat until brown completely.
- add chicken stock, hot sauce and kitchen Bouquet, season with salt and pepper.
- Slightly over season because this is the only seasoning the rice wil get.
- Turn down heat and cover, 20 minutes or until tender.
- strain mixture and reserve liquid.
- gently fold mixture into cooked rice until thoroughly blended.
- add reserve liquid to moisten the rice to the consistency you desire, I almost use all of it, maybe 1/4 cup left, depends on taste.
- For richest flavor let sit for 1 hour or over night for best flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.6, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 105.2, Sodium 172.2, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 14.3
Tips:
- Eggplant: Choose small to medium-sized eggplants that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. You can use Japanese eggplants or globe eggplants for this recipe.
- Cooking the Eggplant: You can cook the eggplant in a few different ways. One method is to roast it in the oven. Cut the eggplant into 1-inch cubes and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast the eggplant at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned.
- Sautéing the Vegetables: While the eggplant is roasting, you can sauté the onion, bell pepper, and celery in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the vegetables until they are softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cooking the Rice: While the vegetables are cooking, you can cook the rice according to the package instructions. If you are using a different type of rice, such as brown rice, you may need to adjust the cooking time.
- Combining the Ingredients: Once the eggplant, vegetables, and rice are cooked, you can combine them in a large bowl. Add the chopped parsley, oregano, and thyme and stir to combine.
- Seasoning the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the eggplant and rice mixture and stir to combine.
- Serving the Dressing: The eggplant dirty rice dressing can be served warm or cold. It can be served as a side dish or as a main course.
Conclusion:
Eggplant dirty rice dressing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover eggplant and rice, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. The dressing is simple to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or as a main course, eggplant dirty rice dressing is sure to be a hit.
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