LIVING VEGA-TARIAN::: ROASTED EGGPLANT

Many of the nutritional benefits gained from consuming eggplants are obtained from the skin of the vegetable. Eggplant skin is full of fiber, potassium and magnesium and antioxidants. In fact, its phenolic content makes it such a potent free radical scavenger that the eggplant is ranked among the top 10 vegetables in terms of oxygen radical absorbency capacity.

Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds has long been associated with a reduced risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions. Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like the eggplant decreases the risk of obesity and overall mortality, diabetes, heart disease and promotes a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy and overall lower weight.

How is the this delicious VEGA-TARIAN meal made? Very easily. 

1. Slice slits in your eggplant and push pieces of garlic inside. I used the gigantic type. They burst with flavour and are large enough to push in the slit. 

2. Once your eggplant is stuffed with garlic then you simply put it in the roaster with your desired veggies. I used remnants I found in my fridge:: Portobello mushrooms, grape tomatoes, yellow pepper, carrots and seasonings (black pepper, garlic powder, cumin, sesame oil, olive oil, parsley)

Throw them all in the roaster and cook for until the eggplant's skin is ready to peel off easily.

This is what you will get at the end. Dig in and enjoy. You can serve the veggies on a bed of Quinoa or enjoy alone! 

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