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Creamy Eggplant-Walnut Pasta⏱ 75 min total
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Creamy Eggplant-Walnut Pasta

Per 1 serving · 455 g · 14 ingredients

Calories
873
44%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    27g
    12% of calories
  • Carbs
    144g
    64% of calories
  • Fat
    23g
    23% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Creamy Eggplant-Walnut Pasta (455 g) has 873 calories, with 27 g of protein, 144 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (64% of calories). It is high in protein (55% DV), dietary fiber (54% DV) and thiamine (53% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 26% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
192cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.1g
Net carbs
129g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
15g
14 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein55%
  • Dietary fiber54%
  • Thiamine53%
  • Riboflavin (B2)25%
  • Niacin34%
  • Vitamin B628%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin C12%
  • Vitamin E15%
  • Vitamin K16%
  • Calcium18%
  • Potassium17%
  • Zinc16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium26%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 25 minCook 50 min
  1. 1

    Soak walnuts in warm water for at least two hours. Preheat a grill to high. Place the whole eggplants directly on the grates and close the lid. Occasionally turn the eggplants until all sides are charred and the eggplants are very soft, about 20-25 minutes. Once cooked, set the eggplants aside to cool.

  2. 2

    To make the spiced bread crumbs, heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil and swirl to coat. Add breadcrumbs, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir until breadcrumbs are evenly toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in dill. Transfer to a plate.

  3. 3

    For the creamy eggplant sauce, cut the cooled eggplants in half and scoop out the flesh. Transfer to a blender with walnuts, lemon juice, miso, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.

  5. 5

    In the large sauté pan, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots and remaining garlic, cooking until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Lower heat to medium-low.

  6. 6

    Add the creamy eggplant sauce, drained pasta, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the pan. Stir to combine. If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Serve hot with spiced bread crumbs, extra dill, and chili flakes.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (455 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A5 μg
1%
Vitamin C11 mg
12%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
15%
Vitamin K20 μg
16%
Thiamine1 mg
53%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
25%
Niacin5 mg
34%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
28%
Folate (B9)131 μg
33%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
8%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
22%
Choline35 mg
6%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium180 mg
18%
Iron7 mg
83%
Potassium797 mg
17%
Magnesium85 mg
20%
Phosphorus214 mg
31%
Zinc2 mg
16%
Copper1 mg
56%
Manganese2 mg
71%
Selenium16 μg
29%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene42 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose5 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose7 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.5 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.4 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats9 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats8 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch32 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 31 g—
Total omega 65 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 873 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 166min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 105min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 73min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 123min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Creamy Eggplant-Walnut Pasta?

One serving of Creamy Eggplant-Walnut Pasta (1 serving) has 873 calories, which works out to 192 calories per 100 g. That is about 44% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Creamy Eggplant-Walnut Pasta high in protein?

It provides a solid 27 g of protein per serving (55% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 12% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Creamy Eggplant-Walnut Pasta keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 129 g of net carbs and 64% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Creamy Eggplant-Walnut Pasta?

604 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Creamy Eggplant-Walnut Pasta?

14 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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