In another saucepan, brown the garlic and mixed herbs with the butter.
Combine the chopped peeled tomatoes and stir.
Add the rice and let it toast.
Combine the eggplant.
Cover with the broth.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 18 minutes.
Notes
For a special touch, add chopped fresh basil or grated Parmesan cheese at the end of cooking to enrich the flavor. This recipe can easily be adapted for vegetarians by substituting the traditional broth with a vegetable one.