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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 456 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
456kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
95mg
(4%)
Potassium
368mg
(11%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.