Ingredients for Baked Adzuki Beans With Eggplant And Tomatoes
- 1 cup dried adzuki beans
- 1 bouquet garni (bay leaf, thyme sprig, parsley sprig)
- Eggplants
- Kosher Salt
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Chopped Tomatoes
- Chicken Stock
- Ground Allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- Salt And Pepper
- Fresh Basil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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How to Make Baked Adzuki Beans With Eggplant And Tomatoes
- Pick over and discard any damaged adzuki beans or stones.
- Rinse 1 cup of adzuki beans thoroughly. Place in a saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches.
- Soak for at least 3 hours (or overnight).
- Drain the soaked beans and return them to the saucepan. Add enough fresh water to cover by 2 inches.
- Add the bouquet garni and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered until the beans are tender, about 45-60 minutes.
- Drain the beans and discard the bouquet garni. Set the beans aside.
- Place the cubed eggplant in a colander, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and let drain for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the eggplant and sauté until lightly browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- Transfer the browned eggplant to a large baking dish.
- In the same frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, allspice, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, then transfer the tomato mixture to the baking dish with the eggplant.
- Add the cooked adzuki beans and chopped basil to the baking dish. Mix everything well.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
31g
Fat
18g
Carbs
12g
