Spicy Lamb Mince with Baby Eggplant

Low carb and gluten free – this spicy lamb mince with baby eggplant is perfect comfort food for the colder months and a great make ahead dish!

This dish does not have a country of origin. It came about with ingredients from my kitchen which work well together and the result is quite delicious!

Eggplant is wonderful with lamb, and rather than stuffing one into the other, this no-fuss recipe is very easy to make in just 40 minutes.

The garlic and herbs add layers of flavour and the chilli gives a good healthy kick!

Pro tip

As with most red meat dishes, making them ahead allows the flavours time to really come together, and it tastes even better the next day!

Baby eggplants

I used baby eggplants instead of the more common larger variety as they have a lovely flavour. Baby eggplants refer to their small size rather than their maturity. They have a subtle sweet flavour, are high in fibre and easily available all the year round. When fresh, they have a shiny skin which springs back when it is pressed. Simply rinse, remove the stalks and cut into quarters – there is no need to salt to remove bitterness.

Serve this dish with a side of Raita , warm bread or with this fluffy basmati Rice.

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Spicy Lamb Mince with Baby Eggplant

Nicole Shroff

Low carb and gluten free, this spicy lamb mince with baby eggplant is perfect comfort food for the colder months and a great make ahead dish!

4.67 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 6 people

Calories 456 kcal

Ingredients

US Customary | Metric

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 pounds lamb mince (1 kilo)
• 1 teaspoon chilli flakes adjust to taste
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 can tomatoes chopped (14oz or 400g)
• 4 baby eggplants Remove stalks and cut lengthways into quarters

Instructions

 

• In a heavy bottomed pan, heat the oil and cook onions till soft. Add garlic and herbs and stir for 30 seconds to release the flavours. 
• Mix in the mince and cook on medium heat till browned. Then add the salt and chilli flakes.
• Stir in the tomatoes, add the eggplant, and allow to simmer for 20 minutes. 
• Season with pepper and serve with warm bread, fluffy rice or a side salad.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Spicy Lamb Mince with Baby Eggplant

Amount Per Serving

Calories 456 Calories from Fat 333

% Daily Value*

Fat 37g57%

Saturated Fat 15g75%

Cholesterol 110mg37%

Sodium 95mg4%

Potassium 368mg11%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 0g0%

Sugar 0g0%

Protein 25g50%

Vitamin A 100IU2%

Vitamin C 1.7mg2%

Calcium 30mg3%

Iron 2.5mg14%

* Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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