Some truth data, and a GREAT RECIPE!!!

Hey all, just finished listening to a podcast from a group called "Rational Public Radio"  dated Jul 2011, of an interview with "The Paleo Solution"  author Robb Wolfe.  This particular articles focuses on the history and inadequacies of the FDA Sponsored national food pyramid and covers some key points in understanding why the Paleo lifestyle is closer to correct nutritional intake.  It is about 42 minutes long, so you need some time to listen to it, but it is a good listen anyway.

I am not a big follower of the "RPR", kinda objectivist in their views, I prefer a subjective approach to most topics, but this particular article caught my ear.

http://www.rationalpublicradio.com/rpr-interview-robb-wolf.html

EGGPLANT FLORENTINE

1 large Eggplant, peeled and sliced into "circles"

Fresh Spinach, rinsed and drained

1 egg and 1T water mixed together

1 cup Ground Flax-Seed meal

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp Basil flakes

1/2 tsp Parsley flakes

2 Cups tomato sauce or Marinara of YOUR CHOICE (I used 1 14.5oz can MUIR GLEN sauce and I added some onion/garlic/celery to make a Marinara) 

TIP- YOU CAN USE THE "SUNDAY GRAVY" AS A SAUCE FOR THIS IF YOU ALREADY HAVE SOME AVAILABLE.  

2 T (or more, if needed) Canola oil

PREHEAT the oven to 350 degrees.

Mix all the herbs and spices well with the Flax-Seed, put on/in a container big enough for coating the eggplant.

Like an assembly-line, dip the slices of eggplant into the egg-wash, then into the flax-seed and coat well. 

Over MEDIUM-HIGH heat Fry the coated slices in the oil until Golden Brown.  Set the fried pieces aside on a paper towel until ready to assemble.

To Assemble - In an oven-safe pan, put a small layer of sauce at the bottom.  Place 1 layer of the fried  Eggplant slices, place a layer of the uncooked spinach to cover, scoop a layer of the sauce.

Repeat the steps until all the ingredients are layered, and cover with the remaining sauce.

Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.  Remove and enjoy with a nice Greek Salad!