Roasted eggplant with spiced lamb
Roasted eggplant with spiced lamb, garlic and coriander. A low GI, high protein meal for two.
Details
- 2
- 13
- 45 mins
- Medium
Nutrition per serve
- Energy 1424kj
- Protein 26.7g
- Carbohydrate 27g
- Total fat 11.3g
- Saturated fat 3.2g
- Dietary fibre 12.1g
- Sodium 186mg
Ingredients
1 large eggplant (500g), halved lengthways
2 teaspoons olive oil
350g cauliflower, chopped coarsely
150g lean minced (ground) lamb
1 teaspoon each ground cumin and coriander
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses
1/2 cup (140g) fat-free natural yoghurt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons currants
1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves
1/2 teaspoon sumac
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F. Line a large oven tray with baking paper.
- Using a sharp knife score the eggplant flesh diagonally. Drizzle with half the oil. Place flesh-side down on tray. Roast for 10 minutes.
- Add cauliflower to tray; drizzle with remaining oil. Roast further 30 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, heat a medium oiled non-stick frying pan over high heat; cook lamb, spices and water, stirring, until browned. Add pomegranate molasses. Remove from heat.
- Combine yoghurt, juice and garlic in small bowl.
- Serve eggplant topped with cauliflower, lamb, currants and coriander. Spoon yoghurt mixture and sprinkle with sumac.
Dietitian Notes / Recipe Tips
Sumac is a spice made from ground berries and has a lemony flavour. It is available from supermarkets and spice shops