Eggplant Dressing

Directions

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   Cook
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   rice according to directions.
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   Brown ground meat. Add bell pepper, celery and onion and saute.
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   Season to taste. Lower heat,
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   cover
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   and
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   cook
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   vegetables
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   until tender.
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    Add eggplant. Cover
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    and cook until tender and flavors are blended.
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    Add
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    1/2 cup
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    water
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    and adjust seasoning.
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    Simmer a few more
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    minutes. Remove
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    from
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    heat.
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    Gradually
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    add hot cooked rice
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    until
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    right consistency, not too moist and not too dry. (May have
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    some rice left over.) Can be made ahead and reheated.