YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Layered Eggplant and Spiced Ground Lamb Casserole
A hearty layered casserole featuring spiced ground lamb and tender roasted eggplant slices, intermingled with a vibrant tomato sauce and finished with dollops of creamy part-skim ricotta cheese. This dish offers a satisfying mix of rich, aromatic flavors with a delicate balance between savory spices and subtle sweetness from the vegetables.
INGREDIENTS
6 oz Ground Lamb
1 medium Eggplant
1/4 cup Part-skim Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
1/4 cup Chopped Onion
2 cloves Minced Garlic
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Ground Coriander
1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch rounds, lightly salt them, and set aside for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Then pat dry with a paper towel.
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
Add the ground lamb to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, and ground cinnamon. Cook until the lamb is browned and crumbled.
Stir in the tomato sauce and let the mixture simmer for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
In a casserole dish, layer half of the eggplant slices, then spread the lamb mixture evenly over the eggplant.
Top with the remaining eggplant slices and dollop the part-skim ricotta cheese over the top.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine and the eggplant to become tender.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to lightly brown the ricotta. Serve warm.