Turkish-Style Stuffed Eggplant with Walnut Sauce

The stuffing here calls for only 1 cup of cooked grain, so it’s a great way to use up any leftover cooked rice, quinoa, or bulgur. To get the most juice from a fresh pomegranate, bring it to room temperature and then roll it back and forth on a flat work surface under the palm of your hand. You can also buy bottled pomegranate juice, now available in most supermarkets. This dish may be prepared ahead of time, with the final baking completed just before serving time. Note: If you have pomegr