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Quaglie Alla Melagrana (Quail with Pomegranate)
13 ingredients
40 min + 35 min
12 quail
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"This is an old Sicilian recipe. The pomegranate seeds add a tartness that is balanced by the sweetness of the orange zest and juice."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
492
Calories
37g
Protein
22g
Fat
34g
Carbs
Counts 8 of 11 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Pomegranate | 1/2 cup seeds (87g) | 72 |
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Bacon | 1 slice cooked (8g) | 43 |
| Wine | 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) | 25 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Seed | not in our table | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
| Quail | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice, or as needed
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine, or as needed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
- 12 quail, dressed
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 12 slices pancetta (Italian unsmoked cured bacon)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 oranges, sectioned
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, for garnish
Directions
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