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Lamb & Eggplant Skillet

Easy Lamb & Eggplant Skillet: Bold Flavors for Cozy Dinners

Delight in this Lamb & Eggplant Skillet, a hearty dish packed with Mediterranean flavors that comes together effortlessly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lamb & Veggies
  • 1 lb ground lamb Choose fresh, high-quality lamb for rich flavor and tender texture.
  • 1 medium eggplant Peel if preferred and cube evenly.
  • 1 medium onion Finely chopped.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
For the Seasoning & Sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste Adds umami flavor.
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika Brings smoky warmth.
  • 1 tsp ground cumin Lending earthy depth.
  • to taste salt Essential for flavor.
  • to taste pepper Essential for flavor.
For Garnish & Serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Chopped.
  • Greek yogurt or labneh Dolloped on the side.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

How to Make Lamb & Eggplant Skillet
  1. Heat oil: Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
  2. Sauté onions & garlic: Add chopped onion and garlic, cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  3. Brown lamb: Crumble in ground lamb, cook until no pink remains, about 5–6 minutes.
  4. Add eggplant: Stir in cubed eggplant, toss to coat with lamb juices, and cook until tender, about 4–5 minutes.
  5. Stir tomato paste & spices: Add tomato paste, smoked paprika, and cumin. Mix thoroughly, cook 1 minute to deepen flavors.
  6. Simmer: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
  7. Garnish & serve: Transfer skillet to table, sprinkle with fresh parsley and dollops of Greek yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve warm with crusty bread or warm pita for scooping.

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