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Ingredientes
- 1 ½ pound eggplant (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- salt and pepper (as needed)
- ½ cup extra-vrgin olive oil (separated, plus more if needed)
- 1 onion (peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 2 clove garlic (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoon dried currants
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup tomato sauce (not too chunky)
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ cup lightly toasted pine nuts (divided)
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 937g | |
| Calories 560 | |
| Calories from Fat 163 | 29% |
| Total Fat 19.45g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 1.65g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 703mg | 29% |
| Potassium 2362mg | 67% |
| Total Carbs 92.17g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.7g | 86% |
| Sugars 58.6g | 39% |
| Protein 13.99g | 22% |
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