Spiced Rice Stuffed Veggies Recipe

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Spiced Rice Stuffed Veggies
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  1. In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium high heat, saute pine nuts until slightly darkened,about 2 minutes.
  2. Add chopped onion and garlic, cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add rice, currants, 1 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, sugar, cinnamon, alspice and pepper, stir well.
  4. Add 2 cups boiling water, reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed but rice is still slightly firm, about 18 minutes.
  5. Scrape into bowl, let cool.
  6. Pressing lightly, roll eggplants over work surface to loosen flesh.
  7. Cut off 1/8 inch thick slice lenghwise from each.
  8. With spoon, scoop out flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch thick walls, set shells aside.
  9. Chop flesh and slices.
  10. Core and chop 1 of the tomatoes.
  11. In skillit, heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil over medium high heat, saute chopped eggplant and tomato and remaining salt until eggplant is softened, about 5 minutes, let cool.
  12. Add to rice mixture along with green onions, parsley, dill and mint, toss with fork.
  13. Cut 1/2 inch off tops of mini sweet peppers and remaining tomatoes, with spoon, remove seeds and ribs.
  14. Fill eggplants, peppers and tomatoes with rice mixture, place in roasting pan just large enough to hold veggies snugly.
  15. Drizzle with remaining oil, 1/2 cup water and lemon juice.
  16. Cover with lightly greased foil.
  17. Bake in 400f degree oven for 1 hour.
  18. Uncover and bake until veggies are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  19. Serve warm or at room temperature with pan juices spooned over top.
  20. Variation: Brown 8 oz lean ground lamb or beef in skillet before cooking eggplant, drain off fat.
  21. Add to filling.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 412.73 Kcal (1728 kJ)
Calories from fat 227.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.27g 39%
Cholesterol 20.7mg 7%
Sodium 476.45mg 20%
Potassium 838.3mg 18%
Total Carbs 37.1g 12%
Sugars 12.16g 49%
Dietary Fiber 7.52g 30%
Protein 10.66g 21%
Vitamin C 144.8mg 241%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 45.5mg 253%
Calcium 63.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 104.24 Kcal (436 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.38g 39%
Cholesterol 5.23mg 7%
Sodium 120.34mg 20%
Potassium 211.73mg 18%
Total Carbs 9.37g 12%
Sugars 3.07g 49%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 30%
Protein 2.69g 21%
Vitamin C 36.6mg 241%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 12%
Iron 11.5mg 253%
Calcium 16mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.6
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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