Low-cal, low-carb, low effort and utterly delicious!
Today, were smearing, roasting and stuffing.
Well, topping, not scooping-and-stuffing, in a manner that gives it a semi-stuffed vibe.
Homemade chermoula spice mix does double duty
Sounds magnificent, doesnt it?
but theres a lot more pots and pans involved!
Were going simple today.you’re able to make this tonight, after work!!
Nice close up of said soft juicy eggplant!
Sometimes you might also find it in a dry spice mix form.
Were using the dry blend today for our purposes.
Olive oil and lemon juice These are used to make the paste.
3 teaspoons of the Chermoula spice blend is used to flavour the filling.
The eggplant
Choose eggplants around 250g/8oz and 17cm/7 long.
Dont worry about exact size adjust toppings accordingly.
Salt helps remove moisture from eggplants.
Homemade chermoula spice mix does double duty
Toppings
And lastly, the toppings!
It really finishes this dish so I urge you to use them.
If youre anti-coriander/cilantro, switch with parsley!
But actually, its not properly stuffed which means no scooping necessary, which means itseasierto make.
So dont sweat it if you dont have time to sweat it!
*Sorry, I couldnt resist!
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Cutthe eggplant in half lengthwise.
Keep the cap/stem intact and cut through it, it helps hold the eggplant together once roasted and soft.
Salt Sprinkle the surface with salt and rub it in.
I put the eggplant upside down in a colander to allow the water to drip out.
Squeeze like spongeto remove the excess water then pat the surface dry.
Making the stuffed eggplant
Mixthe Chermoula spice blend in a bowl.
Measure out 3 teaspoons and set aside for the meat.
Paste Add olive oil and lemon juice into the remaining chermoula and mix to form a paste.
Smearthe paste onto the surface of the eggplant.
Roastfor 45 minutes at 180C/350F (160C fan) or until the eggplant is softened.
Sometimes it takes longer dont forget to check the edges.
Spiced meat A quick cook!
Saute the garlic and onion, then cook the lamb with the reserved Chermoula spice blend.
Assemble Top the roasted eggplant with the lamb filling.
Dollop on yogurt, sprinkle with pine nuts and coriander then dig in!
Low carb, low calorie!
What do you think??
Feel like giving this a go?
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