Turkish Eggplant (Aubergine) Lentil Stew Recipe

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Turkish Eggplant (Aubergine) Lentil Stew
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Peel eggplant in strips, then cut lengthwise into strips.
  2. Cut each strip into 3 pieces, salt heavily with kosher salt and let it sit in a colander for 1 hour.
  3. Meanwhile, cover lentils with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
  4. Lower to simmer and cook 15 minutes, drain.
  5. In a bowl add 1 tbsp olive oil and onion, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, mint, tomato paste, and red pepper.
  6. Rinse the eggplant and dry.
  7. In a dutch oven layer half of the onion mixture.
  8. Top with a layer of eggplant, and a layer of lentils.
  9. Repeat.
  10. Pour remaining olive oil around sides and over the top.
  11. Drizzle with the pomegranate molasses.
  12. Bring to a boil, lower heat to simmer and cook 1 1/2 hours.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 346.35 Kcal (1450 kJ)
Calories from fat 239.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.6g 41%
Sodium 2127.82mg 89%
Potassium 466.88mg 10%
Total Carbs 22.56g 8%
Sugars 7.83g 31%
Dietary Fiber 8.46g 34%
Protein 5.54g 11%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 31.2mg 173%
Calcium 42.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 190.12 Kcal (796 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.6g 41%
Sodium 1168.02mg 89%
Potassium 256.29mg 10%
Total Carbs 12.38g 8%
Sugars 4.3g 31%
Dietary Fiber 4.65g 34%
Protein 3.04g 11%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 17.1mg 173%
Calcium 23.1mg 4%

* 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

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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