Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/2-inch shell.
- Chop the eggplant flesh and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add ground lamb and cook until browned.
- Stir in chopped eggplant, tomatoes, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Fill the eggplant shells with the lamb mixture.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until eggplants are tender.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm eggplants for best results.
- You can substitute lamb with ground beef if preferred.
- Serve with a side of Greek salad or pita bread.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed eggplant half
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Greek stuffed eggplants, lamb and feta, Mediterranean recipe