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Spicy Lamb with Charred Eggplant Purée and Pita Recipe

Spicy Lamb with Charred Eggplant Purée and Pita Recipe

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Spicy Lamb with Charred Eggplant Purée and Pita

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 (12- to 14-oz) eggplants
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups plain greek yogurt
7 (8-oz) lamb shoulder blade chops (about 3/4 inch thick), trimmed and boned , meat cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
chopped fresh mint or italian parsley
warm pita bread wedges

Directions:

Char eggplants directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides and very tender in center, about 20 minutes. Cool; cut open. Spoon flesh into sieve set over bowl; discard skins. Drain at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
Transfer eggplant to bowl and mash. Chop garlic with salt and mash to paste; mix into eggplant. Mix in yogurt. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper; add to skillet in single layer. Sprinkle with dried crushed pepper. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook lamb until tender and brown, turning occasionally and adding water by tablespoonfuls if very dry, about 45 minutes. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover lamb in skillet and chill. Rewarm over low heat.
Warm eggplant over low heat; spoon into dish. Spoon lamb and any juices over Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with pita.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	142.97 Kcal (599 kJ)
Calories from fat	65.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.29g	11%
Cholesterol	27.76mg	9%
Sodium	327.04mg	14%
Potassium	283.49mg	6%
Total Carbs	6.68g	2%
Sugars	4.44g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.01g	8%
Protein	12.26g	25%
Vitamin C	2mg	3%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	78.6mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	89.14 Kcal (373 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.54g	11%
Cholesterol	17.31mg	9%
Sodium	203.91mg	14%
Potassium	176.76mg	6%
Total Carbs	4.17g	2%
Sugars	2.77g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.25g	8%
Protein	7.65g	25%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	3%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	49mg	8%

* 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

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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