Eggplant and Pomegranate Stew (With Beef or Lamb) Recipe

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Eggplant and Pomegranate Stew (With Beef or Lamb)
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Directions:

  1. Start a pot of water to boil. While waiting for it to boil, do the next steps.
  2. Halve the eggplants and chop roughly into 1-inch chunks. Place in colander and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of salt all over. Set in the sink to drain.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large pot over high heat. Add the lamb (or beef) and cook, stirring frequently, until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon on the black pepper and the 1/2 teaspoon of allspice, and turn the meat to coat it in the spices.
  4. Add the now-boiling water to cover by 1 inch. Bring the mixture back to a boil, skimming the foam from the surface. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 30 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, chop the carrots into 1-inch think rounds and the bell pepper into 10inch pieces.
  6. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until they release their juices and are soft, about 5 minutes.
  7. Pat the eggplant dry. Add the eggplant, carrots, and bell pepper and cook until they are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste and the meat with its liquid, and give the mixture a good stir.
  8. Add the remaining black pepper and bring the stew to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover the pot, and let cook about 30-45 minutes.
  9. Mash or mince the garlic and stir it in along with the pomegranate syrup, mint, and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Taste, and adjust seasonging as needed.
  10. Serve with rice or eat with bread.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 620.52 Kcal (2598 kJ)
Calories from fat 394.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.88g 68%
Cholesterol 110.35mg 37%
Sodium 2089.83mg 87%
Potassium 1243.88mg 26%
Total Carbs 27.4g 9%
Sugars 15.71g 63%
Dietary Fiber 10.51g 42%
Protein 29.44g 59%
Vitamin C 33.3mg 56%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 43%
Iron 16.6mg 92%
Calcium 89.2mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 114.48 Kcal (479 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.09g 68%
Cholesterol 20.36mg 37%
Sodium 385.56mg 87%
Potassium 229.49mg 26%
Total Carbs 5.06g 9%
Sugars 2.9g 63%
Dietary Fiber 1.94g 42%
Protein 5.43g 59%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 56%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 43%
Iron 3.1mg 92%
Calcium 16.5mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.3
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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