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.

Dilu Limbu
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This is a must-try recipe! The eggplant was so tender and the stuffing was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Irshad Aalam
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This was a great recipe! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Valbona Dervishi
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This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


mclaz nyirenda
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Gift Mathebula
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This is my favorite eggplant recipe. The stuffing is so flavorful and the eggplant is cooked perfectly. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


chancel pemba
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Kylin Williams
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This is a must-try recipe! The eggplant was so tender and the stuffing was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


itxking 22
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This was a great recipe! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Mohamed Awad
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Mohon Hossain
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This dish was a hit with my family. Even my picky kids loved it! The eggplant was tender and the stuffing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Anas Adawe
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The lamb and eggplant were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again!


Mel Seabrook
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This was perfect! It tasted just like my grandmother's recipe, with the eggplant cooked to perfection and the stuffing bursting with flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again!


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