Eggplant Pilaf with Pistachios and Cinnamon Recipe

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Eggplant Pilaf with Pistachios and Cinnamon
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Directions:

  1. Cover eggplant with water in a bowl and add 1 1/2 tablespoons salt. Soak 30 minutes. Drain eggplant and squeeze handfuls to remove excess moisture, then pat dry.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté eggplant, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, about 7 minutes. Cool eggplant.
  3. Cook onions in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Add rice and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water, raisins, remaining 1/2 tablespoon salt, 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 pistachios.
  5. Cook's note: Pilaf can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat in the microwave.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 235.85 Kcal (987 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.63g 19%
Sodium 2332.84mg 97%
Potassium 339.73mg 7%
Total Carbs 29.64g 10%
Sugars 4.3g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3.74g 15%
Protein 3.49g 7%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 14%
Iron 16.2mg 90%
Calcium 33.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 101.64 Kcal (426 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.45g 19%
Sodium 1005.41mg 97%
Potassium 146.42mg 7%
Total Carbs 12.77g 10%
Sugars 1.86g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.61g 15%
Protein 1.5g 7%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 14%
Iron 7mg 90%
Calcium 14.5mg 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
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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