Aubergine, Lamb And Rice Casserole Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lb Aubergines
- 1/2 lb Grnd Lamb -- lean
- 2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 x Onions -- minced
- 1 x Red Bell Pepper -- seeded And minced
- 2 x Cloves Garlic -- chopped
- 14 1/2 ounce Tomatoes, Canned -- Undrained
- 2 tsp Dry Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Dry Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Grnd Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Grnd Cloves
- 1 c. White Rice
- 14 1/2 ounce Beef Broth -- defatted
- 2 ounce Feta Cheese -- crumbled Salt And Pepper -- to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut aubergines in half lengthwise. Place aubergine halves, cut-side down, in a roasting pan. Add in water to a depth of 1/2 inch. Bake till tender, 20to 25 min; set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees.
- While the aubergine is roasting, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add in grnd lamb and saute/fry, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, till browned, 3-5 min. Transfer to a colander and drain off fat. Set aside.
- In a Dutch ove, heat oil over medium heat. Add in onions and cook till golden brown, about 5 min. Add in red peppers and garlic and cook for 2 min longer. Stir in tomatoes and their juice, oregano, thyme, cinnamon and cloves. Simmer, breaking up the tom atoes with a wooden spoon, till the mix has thickened slightly, 3-5 min.
- Scoop out aubergine flesh and chop coarsely. Stir rice, beef broth, minced aubergine and the reserved lamb into the tomato mix; bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pan and place it in the oven. Bake for 30 to 35 min, or possibly till the rice is tender and th e liquid has been absorbed. Season with salt and pepper. Dot with feta and serve.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 482g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 480 | |
| Calories from Fat 175 | 36% |
| Total Fat 19.55g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 8.42g | 34% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium 348mg | 14% |
| Potassium 945mg | 27% |
| Total Carbs 59.41g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.7g | 32% |
| Sugars 10.57g | 7% |
| Protein 18.31g | 29% |
