Oven Baked Lamb With Eggplant, Peppers & Spices Recipe

Name: Oven Baked Lamb With Eggplant, Peppers & Spices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 kg lamb (lean, cut into 5cm pieces); 2 onions, finely sliced; 3 eggplants, cut into 4cm dice; 5 tomatoes, roughly chopped (or 1 can of tomatoes in juice); 2 large red peppers, cut into strips; 2 tablespoons chopped coriander; 2 tablespoons chopped mint; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 lemon, zest of

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 kg lamb (lean, cut into 5cm pieces)
2 onions, finely sliced
3 eggplants, cut into 4cm dice
5 tomatoes, roughly chopped (or 1 can of tomatoes in juice)
2 large red peppers, cut into strips
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
2 tablespoons chopped mint
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 lemon, zest of

1
Place oil in a pan with all of the spices and tomato paste, and heat for 2-3 minutes until an aroma starts to develop.
2
Place the meat in a casserole or oven-proof dish and pour over the hot spice mixture. Work through the meat.
3
Mix in all the other ingredients aside from the fresh herbs and lemon zest.
4
Cover tightly and bake for 2 hours at 150u00b0C until lamb is meltingly tender.
5
Just before serving mix through lemon zest and chopped herbs. Adjust seasonings to taste.
6
Recipe easily doubles (trebles!) - cook in a covered roasting dish.
7
Substitute beef for the lamb and add other vegetables such as zucchini, mixed peppers or okra.
8
The Vegetarian Variation: Use a cup or two of cooked chickpeas instead of the meat along with your choice of vegies (but think mediterranean).

900

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Oven Baked Lamb With Eggplant, Peppers & Spices falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Oven Baked Lamb With Eggplant, Peppers & Spices

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