Bahraini Stuffed Eggplant With Spiced Ground Lamb

Bahraini Stuffed Eggplant with Spiced Ground Lamb is a traditional dish from Bahrain that combines tender eggplants with flavorful spiced ground lamb, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.

Bahraini Stuffed Eggplant With Spiced Ground Lamb

Ingredients

  • 4 small eggplants
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the eggplants and scoop out the flesh, leaving a shell about 1/4 inch thick. Chop the eggplant flesh and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  4. Add the ground lamb, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook until the lamb is browned.
  5. Stir in the chopped eggplant flesh, tomatoes, and parsley. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Stuff the eggplant shells with the lamb mixture and place them in a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the eggplants are tender.
  8. Serve the stuffed eggplants hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Baking dish Foil

Tools

Skillet Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Bahraini Stuffed Eggplant with Spiced Ground Lamb with a side of rice and a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the ground lamb with cooked lentils and add extra vegetables for a hearty filling.

Cost

$15