Moroccan Braised Lamb and Eggplant
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Serves 6 to 8

Tender lamb cooks slowly along with leeks, mushrooms, eggplant and potatoes in this ideal autumn dish. Cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, coriander and a touch of cayenne perfectly spice this Moroccan medley. Serve over cooked couscous or rice to absorb every drop of the delicious broth.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 piece (2-1/2 pound) boneless leg of lamb, netting or twine removed
    • Salt, to taste
    • 3 leeks, white and light green parts only, halved and thinly sliced
    • 10 ounces sliced button mushrooms
    • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
    • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    • 1 1/2 pound baby Yukon potatoes, quartered
    • 1 cup gluten-free vegetable or low-sodium chicken broth
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
    • Chopped parsley
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    Method: 

    Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium high heat. Season lamb with salt and add to pot. Cook, turning occasionally, until dark golden brown. Transfer to a large plate and set aside.

    Reduce heat to medium low, add leeks and mushrooms and cook until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add turmeric, coriander, black pepper, cayenne, cumin, cinnamon, garlic and salt and cook until very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add potatoes, broth, bay leaves and eggplant and stir well. Arrange lamb (with any accumulated juices) on top of the vegetables. Cover pot with foil and a tightly-fitting lid, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until leeks and eggplant melt into a hearty sauce and lamb is very tender, about 2 hours. Remove and discard cinnamon and bay leaves, garnish with parsley and serve.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:420 calories (170 from fat), 20g total fat, 8g saturated fat, 85mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 30g protein
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