Khoresh Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Sauce) Recipe

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Khoresh Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Sauce)
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Directions:

  1. Cut eggplant into quarters and then diagonally into 1/2-inch slices. Sprinkle liberally with salt, set in colander in sink.
  2. Set aside 1 tablespoon onion for garnish.
  3. In a large skillet, cook onion in olive oil until golden brown. Add meat and brown. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg and enough water to cover. Let simmer until meat is tender.
  4. Meanwhile, rinse eggplant and dry with paper towels. Brown slices on each side in a hot skillet sprayed with olive oil spray or a dab of oil. Lay over meat. and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer until eggplant and tomato are tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. While meat is continuing to cook, place remaining onion in a small pan with a little olive oil and cook until soft. Add minced garlic and mint and cook 1 minute.
  6. Turn meat mixture into a serving dish and top with onion mixture.
  7. Serve with steamed rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 407.98 Kcal (1708 kJ)
Calories from fat 268.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.8g 46%
Cholesterol 74.84mg 25%
Sodium 3578.78mg 149%
Potassium 778.77mg 17%
Total Carbs 13g 4%
Sugars 6.88g 28%
Dietary Fiber 5.43g 22%
Protein 21.23g 42%
Vitamin C 9.8mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 47.2mg 262%
Calcium 57.9mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.17 Kcal (578 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.09g 46%
Cholesterol 25.35mg 25%
Sodium 1212.02mg 149%
Potassium 263.74mg 17%
Total Carbs 4.4g 4%
Sugars 2.33g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.84g 22%
Protein 7.19g 42%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 12%
Iron 16mg 262%
Calcium 19.6mg 6%

* 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

  • 9.8
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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