EGGPLANT AND LAMB AL FORNO

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This Mediterranean dish, layering eggplant and lamb, is a baked feast for cooler weather days.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 medium eggplants, (about 1 1/2 pounds total), ends trimmed, cut into six 1/4-inch-thick rounds each
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/4 pounds ground lamb
1 can (28-ounce) whole peeled plum tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Salt eggplant well, arrange in colanders, and place weighted bowls on top. Let drain for 30 minutes. Rinse and dry.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper; cook until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Add oregano, cinnamon, cumin, and cayenne; cook 2 minutes more. Add lamb, and cook until it browns, about 5 minutes. Drain fat from pan. Break up tomatoes, and add to pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until sauce starts to thicken, about 8 minutes.
  • Place 4 eggplant slices in an 8-inch square baking pan, and top with a third of the sauce. Repeat twice, making 4 3-layer stacks. Combine 1 teaspoon parsley and breadcrumbs; sprinkle over the top.
  • Cover with foil, and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more. Sprinkle with remaining parsley; serve hot.

harrie harrie
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I'll definitely be making this dish again.


derrick robinson
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This dish was delicious!


Christina Marshall
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this dish! The lamb was so flavorful and the eggplant was cooked perfectly.


Sophia Serwaa
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lamb was so tender and the eggplant was perfectly cooked.


Nafras Nafras
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the eggplant was delicious.


69prettyeyes
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This dish was delicious! The lamb was tender and the eggplant was perfectly cooked. I loved the combination of flavors.


Thabile Maripane
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this dish! The lamb was so flavorful and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Munsif Khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lamb was so tender and the eggplant was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Suffyan Mirza
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the eggplant was delicious.


Eslanny Gonzalez
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This dish was a hit with my family! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the eggplant was perfectly cooked. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.