VeganMoFo: Chickpea Cutlets w/ AB BBQ Sauce & Eggplant Stew
November 8, 2007 at 5:43 am | In Uncategorized |
holy flying aubergine on a wild coconut ride: if you don’t agree that these [baked] cutlets are even better after taking a trip in the freezer, I’m becoming a nun! and don’t disagree just for the hell of seeing me wear the habit, dudes.
the eggplant stew goes soooooo well with it too,
it’s yet another recipe born out of boredom, need, & leftovers from the fridge and freezer. just be sure to have cooked rice or other whole grain at the ready, and to grill your eggplant beforehand so that it really takes no time to prepare this dish. you could also cook it in the pan directly, but be sure to maybe use a touch more oil than the recipe calls for and to let the eggplant cook until it’s a bit softer before throwing the rest of the ingredients in. stating the obvious, much?
serves 4
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 medium shallot, minced [about 2 T]
1 t olive oil, to prepare shallot/garlic in saucepan
generous pinch ground cumin
generous pinch dried thyme, crumbled between fingers
2 t whole peppercorns of various colors
1 T tomato paste
1 cup light coconut milk
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cup black rice, cooked in vegetable broth [you can use any other firm whole grain like brown rice, pearl barley, etc...]
1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch slices, brushed with olive oil, grilled, then diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
generous pinch sea salt, or to taste
in a large saucepan, heat the oil and cook the onion and garlic until fragrant. add the spices and let cook for another minute on medium high heat.
add the rest of the ingredients and stir well. lower the heat and let simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. serve hot.
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Pingback by recipe index « have cake, will travel! — November 8, 2007 #
I do agree with those a lot! I am planning to make them although there’s still no gluten flour around. I thought of mashing some seitan/tofu or chickpea flour into them, let’s see.
Whatever you make out of boredom and leftovers, I am willing to try it. I’m in love with those eggplants.
Comment by Mihl — November 8, 2007 #
“holy flying aubergine on a wild coconut ride.” haha, Celine, you always make me chuckle :0D
the cutlets with the BBQ sauce and eggplant stew DO look great - best-looking leftovers I’VE ever seen!! is that BBQ sauce super-sweet or no?
Comment by VeggieGirl — November 8, 2007 #
Liz: the bbq sauce is really not that sweet. but the apple butter I use is unsweetened, so that might be the reason why. :)
Comment by Celine — November 8, 2007 #
No need to become a nun. It sounds delicious!
Comment by Suzie — November 8, 2007 #
I made some chickpea cutles from V-con last night, man I should have paid attention and doubled the recipe. Now I only have one lone chickpea patty left and that’s going in my tummy at lunchtime today.
I got some thai eggplants at the farmer’s market yesterday, but know nothing about them. Do you think they would sub in most recipes for regular eggplant? Looks like a yummy stew!
Comment by Vegan_Noodle — November 8, 2007 #
Everybody is making those cutlets and it is killing me! I need to get that freakin’ book! I have to make those!
Comment by Sarena — November 8, 2007 #
I can tell you, you won’t regret getting the book if you do, Sarena!
I’ve never heard of Thai eggplants! I can’t say if they’d work well or not for this recipe, but do keep me posted V_N, and if you don’t use them for this recipe, keep me posted anyway! I love learning more about less common [I guess they are?] vegetables!
Comment by Celine — November 8, 2007 #
I was lucky enough that my friend Bridget made the eggplant stuff and shared some with me- I loved it so much!
Er… I have yet to make the cutlets… I need to get back into the kitchen, I tell you!
Oh, and don’t become a nun! We have so many plans… so many pasties… in our future!
Comment by bazu — November 8, 2007 #
my eggplant recipe or the one from v-con? I’m confuzzled!
Comment by Celine — November 8, 2007 #
I’ll let you what I do with them, they are almost too pretty to cook!
Comment by Vegan_Noodle — November 8, 2007 #
ack! I’m confused! I meant the eggplant soup from V-con… unless my friend got mind-reading skillz and totally made your recipe! Sorry. =)
Comment by bazu — November 8, 2007 #
I would have been impressed if she had made it already, and don’t be sorry Bazu! it was funny.
Comment by Celine — November 8, 2007 #
Become a nun - good one! I’m so happy I am learning to love eggplant. Your stew recipe looks great! And I really must make those cutlets soon.
Comment by aTxVegn — November 8, 2007 #
Your chickpea cutlet praise is making me SO want the cookbook! I am trying to hold out and see if I get a copy over the holidays, but I don’t know if I can wait much longer!!
Courtney
Comment by Courtney — November 8, 2007 #
you’re hilarious Celine. this looks yummay. I’m in love with the chickpea cutlets, I only have one left. I must make more!! that ab bbq sauce sounds good too! :D
Comment by Hilary — November 8, 2007 #
Alright, that’s it. I have almost made the cutlet recipe 3 nights now. It’s as though I’m being taunted! I’m coming for you cutlets…
Comment by Rural Vegan — November 9, 2007 #
Yum! I will have to try the cutlets with bbq sauce. A whole new chickpea cutlet experience!
Comment by anja — November 9, 2007 #
I really need to make those cutlets!!
Comment by melisser — November 12, 2007 #
Do you think I can use panko for the cutlets?
Comment by melisser — November 12, 2007 #
that’s all I had, whole wheat panko crumbs, and it worked perfectly!
Comment by Celine — November 12, 2007 #