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Greek Lamb Casserole

This was printed in our local paper several months ago. it is also one of those i clipped to make and then misplaced. it sounds so wonderful. i know if i post it, i want loose it.

Steps

Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic.
Cook stirring frequently until onion is soft , about 5 minutes.
Add the eggplant and water.
Cook stirring frequently until eggplant is tender , about 5 minutes.
Add the cubed lamb and cook until longer pink , about 3 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes , 1 / 2 cup of mint , 1 / 2 cup of dill , salt and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer , cover and cook 20 minutes or until lamb is tender.
While the lamb mixture is cooking , cook orzo according to package directions , drain.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl , combine the yogurt , flour and egg whites.
Stir the drained orzo into lamb mixture , spoon mixture into an 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
Cover and bake 10 minutes.
Uncover spoon yogurt mixture on top , return to oven and bake until casserole is bubbly , about 20 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining 1 / 4 cup mint and 1 / 4 cup dill on top of dish and serve.

Ingredients

olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, eggplants, water, lamb shoulder, crushed tomatoes, of fresh mint, fresh dill, salt, orzo pasta, plain low-fat yogurt, all-purpose flour, egg whites