Eggplant Pilaf with Pistachios and Cinnamon

Name: Eggplant Pilaf with Pistachios and Cinnamon
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters white basmati rice; 1 teaspoons cinnamon; 59 milliliters raisins or dried currants; 227 grams small eggplant , cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 59 milliliters chopped fresh dill; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 2 mediums onions, finely chopped; 59 milliliters shelled natural pistachios, coarsely chopped; 2 Tbsps salt; 1 large tomato, peeled seeded, and finely chopped; 355 milliliters water

Need a gluten free and vegan side dish? Eggplant Pilaf with Pistachios and Cinnamon could be an awesome recipe to try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 268 calories, 4g of protein, and 12g of fat each. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up basmati rice, water, dill, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Cover eggplant with water in a bowl and add 1 1/2 tablespoons salt. Soak 30 minutes.

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Eggplant

Water

Salt

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Bowl

Drain eggplant and squeeze handfuls to remove excess moisture, then pat dry.

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Eggplant

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté eggplant, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, about 7 minutes. Cool eggplant.

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Eggplant

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Cook onions in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until softened.

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Onion

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Sauce Pan

Add rice and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.

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Rice

Add 1 1/2 cups water, raisins, remaining 1/2 tablespoon salt, and cinnamon and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered and undisturbed, until rice is tender, about 12 minutes.

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Cinnamon

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Water

Rice

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Fluff rice with a fork and gently stir in tomato and eggplant.

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Eggplant

Tomato

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Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Uncover and cool 10 minutes. Stir in dill, then transfer pilaf to a serving bowl or platter and sprinkle with pistachios.

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