Fusilli with Eggplant, Pine Nuts, Currants and Capers Recipe

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Fusilli with Eggplant, Pine Nuts, Currants and Capers
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place sliced eggplant on a large baking sheet.
  2. Sprinkle with salt and let stand for 20 minutes.
  3. Turn slices over and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Let stand 20 minutes.
  5. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
  6. Cut into 1/2 cubes.
  7. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over med-high heat.
  8. Saute onion for about 4 minutes until golden.
  9. Add garlic and saute 1 minute.
  10. Add eggplant and saute about 10 minutes.
  11. Stir in pine nuts, capers and currants and saute 1 minutes.
  12. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
  13. Season with salt and pepper.
  14. Cook pasta in a large pot according to directions.
  15. Drain and return to pot.
  16. Add eggplant mixture, basil and 1/4 cup of cheese.
  17. Toss.
  18. Serve with remaining cheese separately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 499.4 Kcal (2091 kJ)
Calories from fat 201.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.38g 34%
Cholesterol 11.41mg 4%
Sodium 631.59mg 26%
Potassium 675.14mg 14%
Total Carbs 66.45g 22%
Sugars 21.33g 85%
Dietary Fiber 9.62g 38%
Protein 13.99g 28%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 14%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 215.4mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 154.68 Kcal (648 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.93g 34%
Cholesterol 3.54mg 4%
Sodium 195.63mg 26%
Potassium 209.12mg 14%
Total Carbs 20.58g 22%
Sugars 6.61g 85%
Dietary Fiber 2.98g 38%
Protein 4.33g 28%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 14%
Iron 0.8mg 15%
Calcium 66.7mg 22%

* 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

  • 11.1
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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