Khoresht Fesenjan - Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Stew Recipe

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Khoresht Fesenjan - Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Stew
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Directions:

  1. Toast the walnuts, but make sure they don't burn! Then, cool them on a baking sheet.
  2. Add the walnuts to a food processor and grind them into a fine texture.
  3. In a large pot, saute the onion until translucent over medium heat.
  4. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add to onion and cook a few minutes.
  5. Turn chicken pieces after a few minutes.
  6. Add bay leaves and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook 30 minutes.
  7. Place another pot over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of flour. Toast it lightly.
  8. Add 2 cups of water and mix well until lumps disappear.
  9. Add ground walnuts to the flour-water and stir until water and walnuts are thoroughly mixed. Turn heat to low.
  10. Make sure you watch your walnuts. As the mixture thickens, it can easily burn.
  11. Once you see a layer of oil forming on top and bubbling, add pomegranate concentrate and mix well. Season with salt.
  12. If you find the stew to be too tart, add sugar (teaspoons at a time) until desired taste.
  13. Add chicken pieces, making sure each piece is submerged in the stew. Cook a few minutes longer so the flavors incorporate and chicken warms through.
  14. Serve over basmati rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 834.64 Kcal (3494 kJ)
Calories from fat 672.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 74.67g 115%
Sodium 60.05mg 3%
Potassium 801.54mg 17%
Total Carbs 25.63g 9%
Sugars 8.44g 34%
Dietary Fiber 11.32g 45%
Protein 31.45g 63%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 15%
Iron 3.9mg 22%
Calcium 109.3mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 239.91 Kcal (1004 kJ)
Calories from fat 193.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.46g 115%
Sodium 17.26mg 3%
Potassium 230.4mg 17%
Total Carbs 7.37g 9%
Sugars 2.43g 34%
Dietary Fiber 3.25g 45%
Protein 9.04g 63%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 15%
Iron 1.1mg 22%
Calcium 31.4mg 11%

* 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

  • 22.1
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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