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"Don't start an argument with somebody who has a microphone when you don't. They'll make you look like chopped liver."
-Harlan Ellison, Author
O.K., most people don't like chicken livers and I get that. But many of us do and they are really great for you. This recipe was inspired by a dish I had at a Lebanese restaurant in London. The twist on that one is the optional pomegranate seeds. Most groceries are carrying these now and some even have the seeds for sale in smaller portion packs in the produce section alongside the cut fruit.
Servings: 2 | Serving size: 4 ounces chicken livers with sauce
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe does not make very good leftovers.
Serve with Brown Rice or Cilantro Rice or Cilantro Rice - Low Sodium Version or Brown Rice with Parsley
AND
Serve with Zucchini with Sun Dried Tomatoes or Zucchini with Sun Dried Tomatoes - Low Sodium Version or Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
1 cup | pure pomegranate juice |
1 tsp | olive oil |
2 cloves | garlic (minced) |
1 large | shallot (minced) |
1/4 cup | pomegranate seeds (optional) |
8 ounces | chicken livers |
1/2 | lemon (juiced) |
1/8 tsp | salt |
fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
2 Tbsp | fresh cilantro leaves |
Place the pomegranate juice in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and allow to simmer until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Remove from heat and set aside.
Place the oil in a separate, large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for one minute. Add the shallots (and pomegranate seeds, if used) and continue sautéing for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the chicken livers and sauté for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the salt, pepper, and lemon juice and toss for 30 seconds. Add the pomegranate juice, toss for another 30 seconds, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces chicken livers with sauce
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 | Calories from Fat 71 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 7g | 12% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
Monounsaturated Fat 3g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 391mg | 132% |
Sodium 235mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrates 31g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 2% |
Sugars 24g | |
Protein 21g |
Vitamin A 247% | Vitamin C 53% |
Calcium 3% | Iron 60% |
Vitamin K 4 mcg | Potassium 628 mg |
Magnesium 44 mg |