DAY 3: Eggplant Curry, Brown Rice, Roasted Cauliflower & Red Bell Pepper Slices

Eggplant Curry

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 2 Tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp mustard seed

  • 1 tsp cumin seed

  • 2 tsp ground coriander

  • 1 eggplant, cubed

  • 1 can coconut milk

  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed

  • 1 Tbsp honey

  • 6 oz tomato paste

  • Sea salt to taste

  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Sauté onion in olive oil until tender. Add ginger, mustard, cumin and coriander. Cook until browned. Stir in eggplant, coconut milk, garlic, honey and tomato paste; stir to combine. Add additional water if the mixture looks too thick. Simmer until eggplant is tender. Stir in salt and cilantro. Serve over brown rice, ½ – ¾ cup per serving, reserved from Day 1. Tip: Serve leftover curry wrapped in a pita for tomorrow’s lunch.

Roasted Cauliflower & Red Bell Pepper Slices

  • cauliflower

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seed

  • ¼ tsp sea salt

Instructions

Cut 1 head cauliflower into bite-sized florets and sprinkle with 1 tsp cumin seed, 2 Tbsp olive oil, and ¼ tsp sea salt. Roast on a cookie sheet at 400° for 20 minutes or until tender. Serve with red bell pepper slices.