If you're fan of both eggplant and lamb, the Mediterranean flavors in this dish are a real winning combo. Accompanied by a green salad with a classic vinaigrette, it makes a complete and virtually carb-free meal. Don't be fooled by the fact that the instructions appear a bit lengthy; the dish only takes a little over a half-hour to prepare and cleanup is minimal, making it a nice choice for weeknight dining.
Lamb And Goat Cheese Stuffed Eggplant
Ingredients ~
1 large eggplant, about 1-3/4 lb
Olive oil
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 lb fresh ground lamb
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 or 5 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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