Unicorns in the Kitchen · by Shadi Hasanzadenemati★ 4.3 (4)
Eggplant Sumac Meatballs with Saffron Rice
NUTRITION · PER SERVING60M COOK
CAL 25%·PRO 39%
CARBS 59G48% OF CAL
4G FIBER49G OTHER6G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 21G38% OF CAL
6G SAT15G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Ground beef and eggplant meatballs in a tangy sumac-pomegranate sauce, served over saffron rice. Aromatic, flavorful, and deeply satisfying Persian comfort food.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 large eggplant
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (85 - 90 % lean)
- 1 large onion
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 1/2 tbsp sumac
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp flour
- Olive oil to cook the meatballs (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 cup basmati rice
- water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp bloomed saffron
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 60M
CAL 25%·PRO 39%
CARBS 59G48% OF CAL
4G FIBER49G OTHER6G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 21G38% OF CAL
6G SAT15G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 50m
- Sodium
- 610mg
- Total sugar
- 6g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 563mg
- Calcium
- 48mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 610MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.