Eggplant With Lamb And Pine Nuts

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A recipe from jeff smith. Rounds of eggplant topped with lamb in a flavorful sauce. You could serve this as a light main course, a side or even as an appetizer!!

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Steps

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Brown the lamb , onion and garlic in the oil , in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Once the meat is browned , add the salt , pepper , tomato sauce , red wine , cinnamon , allspice and pine nuts.

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Cook for about 15 minutes while the sauce reduces a little.

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Cut the eggplant into 1 / 2 inch slices.

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Lightly brown them in a separate skillet with just a touch of olive oil.

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Turn and brown the other sides.

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Do not overcook , just brown them.

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Place the eggplant slices on a baking sheet and spread some of the filling on each.

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Bake in a 375 degree f.

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Oven for about 15-20 minutes , or until it is all hot and the eggplant is tender.

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Ingredients

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lean lamb, yellow onion, garlic cloves, olive oil, salt and pepper, tomato sauce, red wine, cinnamon, allspice, pine nuts, eggplant