Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup Bulgar wheat, uncooked
  • 2 12 cups vegetable juice (or tomato juice)
  • 12 cup almonds, sliced
  • 1 12 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 14 cup parsley, chopped
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon pepper

Method

  • Cook eggplant in boiling water to cover 3 minutes.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Cook onion and garlic in olive oil in a large skillet until onion is tender; stirring occasionally.
  • Add eggplant, bulgur , and remaining ingredients to skillet.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 3 minutes.
  • Spoon eggplant mixture into a lightly greased 11x7x1 1/2 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.