Stuffed Eggplant with Lamb and Pine Nuts
This delicious stuffed eggplant recipe features a flavorful filling of ground lamb, pine nuts, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Tomato - 1 medium, diced
- Pine nuts - 1/4 cup
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
- Ground lamb - 1 pound
- Eggplants - 2 large
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell. Chop the eggplant flesh and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
- Add the ground lamb to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the chopped eggplant flesh, diced tomato, pine nuts, parsley, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the flavors are well combined.
- Fill the eggplant shells with the lamb mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the eggplants are tender and the filling is golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g