LAMB STUFFED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) OR ZUCCHINI

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Lamb Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine) or Zucchini image

A Mideastern favorite. The amount of stuffing will depend on the size of vegetables used. Posted by request.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs eggplants (I prefer the smaller Japanese eggplants) or 2 lbs zucchini (I prefer the smaller Japanese eggplants)
1/2 lb lamb or 1/2 lb beef, ground
1/2 cup rice, washed and drained (or cooked rice if dish is to be baked)
1 tomatoes, skinned and chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil
water

Steps:

  • Large eggplants: Remove stems, cut in half lengthwise, remove pulp, sprinkle insides with salt and leave to drain 1/2 hour, then rinse and pat dry.
  • Small eggplants or zucchini: Remove stems, cutting lengthwise remove a strip from one side of the vegetable and scoop out pulp to form a boat.
  • Thoughly mix stuffing ingredients.
  • Stuff vegetables no more than 3/4's full.
  • Arrange vegetables in a large saucepan.
  • Add oil and enough water to reach halfway up the sides of the vegetable.
  • Cover and simmer 45 minutes.
  • To bake: Arrange vegetables in an oven proof dish add oil and water as above.
  • Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 325°F and bake 45 minutes.

Mary Brown
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This dish is a bit too salty for my taste.


Oumar Ali
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I had some trouble rolling up the eggplant slices, but the dish still turned out great.


DAMMY ABE
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This recipe is a bit spicy for my taste, but it's still really good.


nathan aarseth
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Md Arian Islam Delouer
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Afzal Sial
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of lamb. It turned out great!


Nasib zaman
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It's a great dish to serve when you're entertaining guests.


X Dexter
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Yogesh Tamarkar
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was so tender and flavorful.


Hira KC
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb. I also added some chopped spinach to the filling.


Aazee Azhar
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I had some trouble finding lamb mince, so I used ground beef instead. It turned out great!


Ali Awana
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavors were still good.


Krishna Opyadav
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The combination of lamb, eggplant, and spices is just perfect.


madalina grosaru
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This lamb stuffed eggplant recipe is a winner! The flavors are incredible and the dish is so hearty and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.