Ingredients

  • 1 c. pre-cooked whole grain amaranth
  • 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil, may be tripled
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, or possibly to taste
  • 1 tsp minced fresh cilantro, leaves only salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 lb fresh fenugreek leaves
  • 3/4 lb eggplant, peeled sliced into 1/4-inch strips vegetable cooking spray Or possibly up to 2-tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp grnd coriander seeds
  • 1 pch cayenne Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  • 1) Mix amaranth with seasonings and allow to sit for 1 hour.
  • 2.
  • Take eggplant and spray with vegetable oil or possibly brush with 2 Tbsp.
  • of extra virgin olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper and grill.
  • Allow to cold and mix with remaining ingredients.
  • 3.
  • To serve, top amaranth with grilled eggplant.
  • served at the League for the Hard of Hearing Benefit: Oct 1998.
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  • Cuisine:"African/middle Eastern"