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Sicilian Lamb Patties Braised with Eggplant, Peppers, and Tomatoes Recipe

Sicilian Lamb Patties Braised with Eggplant, Peppers, and Tomatoes Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs (from crustless french bread ground in processor)
1/4 cup water
1 1/4 lb ground lamb
1/2 cup finely grated pecorino cheese
1 large egg, beaten to blend
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
1 tbsp chopped fresh marjoram
1 tsp coarse kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1 large eggplant (1 to 1 1/4 lb), unpeeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
coarse kosher salt
1 large red bell pepper, halved, seeded , cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/3 cups dry white wine
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chopped seeded peeled red heirloom tomatoes
2 tsp chopped fresh marjoram
4 cups water
1 tsp salt
1 cup polenta ( coarse cornmeal)
grated pecorino cheese

Directions:

For lamb patties: Combine breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup water in small bowl. Soak 5 minutes. Squeeze all water from crumbs. Place crumbs in large bowl. Add lamb and remaining ingredients; mix gently to combine. Shape into 12 oval patties, each about 2 1/2 inches long and 3/4 inch thick.
For eggplant mixture: Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine cubed eggplant and 4 tablespoons oil in large bowl and toss to coat. Spread eggplant out on rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle with coarse kosher salt and pepper. Bake 12 minutes. Turn eggplant over and bake until soft, about 12 minutes longer.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb patties and sauté until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer lamb patties to plate. Add bell pepper strips to drippings in skillet; sauté until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Transfer bell pepper to plate with lamb.
Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and chopped onion to same skillet. Cover and cook until onion is soft, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add wine and garlic. Cook, scraping up browned bits, until wine is reduced to glaze, about 7 minutes. Return lamb and bell pepper to skillet; add eggplant, tomatoes, and marjoram. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until lamb is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. If sauce is thin, simmer uncovered until thickened to desired consistency. Season sauce to taste with coarse salt and pepper.
Polenta: Bring 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until polenta is very thick, whisking often, about 20 minutes.
Spoon polenta into shallow bowls. Top with lamb and vegetables. Sprinkle with pecorino cheese.
* Sold at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Italian markets. If unavailable, substitute an equal amount of regular yellow cornmeal and cook about half as long.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	626.48 Kcal (2623 kJ)
Calories from fat	366.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.67g	63%
Cholesterol	107.96mg	36%
Sodium	927.52mg	39%
Potassium	591.7mg	13%
Total Carbs	32.81g	11%
Sugars	8.12g	32%
Dietary Fiber	9.49g	38%
Protein	22.77g	46%
Vitamin C	24.9mg	42%
Vitamin A	1.4mg	47%
Iron	25.9mg	144%
Calcium	182.2mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.52 Kcal (412 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.4g	63%
Cholesterol	16.98mg	36%
Sodium	145.85mg	39%
Potassium	93.05mg	13%
Total Carbs	5.16g	11%
Sugars	1.28g	32%
Dietary Fiber	1.49g	38%
Protein	3.58g	46%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	42%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	47%
Iron	4.1mg	144%
Calcium	28.6mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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