Ingredients
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2
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3/4 - 1
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1
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2
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1
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2
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1
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2
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1/2
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1/2
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1/4
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1
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1
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1/2
Directions
Eggplant, Lamb and Rice Casserole, A perfect recipe — lots of veggies, combined with lamb, herbs and spices for a dish that reminds me why I love Mediterranean foods! Better yet: for all the great flavor this dish delivers — it comes together pretty fast I made this for my sis years ago when she came home from the hospital after having her daughter Alexis and it’s been a family favorite since From Eating Well’s Rush Hour Cookbook Serve with crusty bread and Tzatziki — either store bought (Costco’s is good!), or make your own: Peel, seed and shred a large cucumber, squeeze dry and mix with 1-2 minced garlic, dash of salt and pepper, 2 T chopped mint and 1/4 cup ( use a bit more) plain yogurt , Excellant ! I made the recipe as directed We really enjoyed the flavors of this dish , A perfect recipe — lots of veggies, combined with lamb, herbs and spices for a dish that reminds me why I love Mediterranean foods! Better yet: for all the great flavor this dish delivers — it comes together pretty fast I made this for my sis years ago when she came home from the hospital after having her daughter Alexis and it’s been a family favorite since From Eating Well’s Rush Hour Cookbook Serve with crusty bread and Tzatziki — either store bought (Costco’s is good!), or make your own: Peel, seed and shred a large cucumber, squeeze dry and mix with 1-2 minced garlic, dash of salt and pepper, 2 T chopped mint and 1/4 cup ( use a bit more) plain yogurt
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Steps
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1
Done
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Preheat Oven to 450f Place Eggplant Halves, Cut Side Down, in a Roasting Pan. Add 1/2" of Water to Pan and Bake 20-25 Minutes, Until Tender. Reduce Oven Temp to 400f |
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2
Done
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While Eggplant in Roasting, Heat a Large Dutch Oven Over Med-High Heat. Add Ground Lamb and Cook, Breaking Up Meat With a Wooden Spoon, Until Browned, 3-5 Minutes. Transfer to Colander to Drain Off Fat. Set Aside. |
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3
Done
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Add Oil to the Dutch Oven and Heat Over Med Heat. Add Onions and Cook Until Golden, About 5 Minutes. Add Red Peppers and Garlic and Cook For 2 Minutes More. Stir in Tomatoes and Their Juice, Oregano, Thyme, Cinnamon and Cloves. Simmer, Breaking Up the Tomatoes a Bit With the Spoon, Until Mixture Has Thickened Slightly, 3-5 Minutes. |
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4
Done
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Scoop Out Eggplant Flesh and Chop Coarsely. Stir Rice, Beef Broth, Chopped Eggplant and Lamb Into Tomato Mixture. Bring to a Simmer, Then Cover the Pan and Place in Oven. Bake 30-35 Minutes, or Until Rice Is Tender and Liquid Has Been Absorbed. Season With Salt and Pepper. Dot With Feta Cheese and Serve. |
