cheesy eggplant rice casserole

Ingredients For cheesy eggplant rice casserole

• 1

  eggplant, peeled and diced
• 1

  medium onion, diced
• 1/2

  green pepper, diced
• 1 Tbsp

  butter, unsalted
• 1 clove

  garlic, minced
• 1

  meduim tomato, diced
• 1 c

  chicken broth (or use vegetable to keep it vegetarian)
• 1 c

  heavy cream or half & half
• 2 Tbsp

  parsley, fresh, chopped
• 1/4 tsp

  thyme, dried
• 1 c

  rice, long grain (or your favorite)
• 1 c

  shredded cheddar cheese