Serves: 3-4
1 large yellow onion, diced
3-4 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses*
1 1/2 cups walnut halves, toasted and chopped to a fine meal in a food processor or blender
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (substitute garbanzos and/or extra walnuts for a vegetarian version)
2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
2 Tbsp honey or agave syrup
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
pinch each cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper
For serving:
Serve over rice or, for a low-carb version, cauliflower. Garnish with fresh pomegranate arils and parsley if desired.
Cook onions in 1 Tbsp olive oil over high heat until soft, stirring occasionally. In a separate pan, cook the chicken in a little olive oil over medium heat (do this in two batches unless using a very large pan). Once browned, add to the onions. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add pomegranate molasses, honey, turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper and walnuts. Simmer for 15-25 minutes, until desired thickness is reached. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
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*I'm told pomegranate molasses can sometimes be found at the Olympia Food Co-op; a middle eastern market is the best bet, though. If you have a source of real pomegrante juice that isn't mostly sugar water, you can always try making your own.
(another recipe at food.com)
(another recipe at Food Network)
Adapted from: The Minimalist Baker
Versión en español: this post is also available in Spanish
Esperanta traduko: this post is also available in Esperanto, because Dana is a language geek.
