Eggplant Pilaf With Pine Nuts and Cumin Recipe

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Eggplant Pilaf With Pine Nuts and Cumin
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Directions:

  1. Cover the eggplant with water in a bowl and add about 1 1/2 tablespoons salt. Soak 30 minutes. Drain eggplant and squeeze by handfuls to remove excess moisture, then pat dry.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12 nonstick skillet over medium high heat until hot but not smoking, and sauté eggplant, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, about 7 minutes. Cool eggplant.
  3. Cook onions in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 3-4 quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until softened. Add rice and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water, raisins, remaining 1/2 tablespoon salt, cumin and cinnamon and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered and undisturbed, until rice is tender, about 12 minutes.
  4. Fluff rice with a fork and gently stir in tomato and eggplant. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Uncover and cool 10 minutes. Stir in dill, then transfer pilaf to a serving bowl or platter and sprinkle with pine nuts(or pistachios).
  5. The pilaf can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat in the microwave.
  6. Makes 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 235.95 Kcal (988 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.18g 22%
Sodium 2332.37mg 97%
Potassium 236.62mg 5%
Total Carbs 26.73g 9%
Sugars 2.61g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.33g 9%
Protein 2.89g 6%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 13%
Iron 16.5mg 91%
Calcium 26.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 121.08 Kcal (507 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.28g 22%
Sodium 1196.88mg 97%
Potassium 121.42mg 5%
Total Carbs 13.72g 9%
Sugars 1.34g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 9%
Protein 1.49g 6%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 13%
Iron 8.4mg 91%
Calcium 13.8mg 3%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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