Moroccan Braised Lamb and Eggplant

Serves 6 to 8
Time 2 hrs 25 min
Moroccan Braised Lamb and Eggplant

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.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free

Ingredients

    2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    1 piece(2-1/2 pound) boneless leg of lamb, netting or twine removed
    3/4 teaspoonfine sea salt, divided
    3leeks, white and light green parts only, halved and thinly sliced
    10 ouncessliced button mushrooms
    1 1/2 teaspoonsground turmeric
    1 teaspoonground coriander
    1/2 teaspoonground black pepper
    1/8 teaspooncayenne pepper
    1/2 teaspoonground cumin
    1(3-inch) cinnamon stick
    2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
    1 1/2 poundsbaby Yukon potatoes, quartered
    1 cupgluten-free vegetable or low-sodium chicken broth
    2bay leaves
    1 largeeggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
    Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, as needed for garnish

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Method

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium high heat.


Season lamb with 1/2 teaspoon 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 remaining 1/4 teaspoon 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

Serving Size

Calories

420

Total Fat

20g

Saturated Fat

8g

Cholesterol

85mg

Sodium

340mg

Total Carbohydrate

32g

Dietary Fiber

6g

Total Sugars

5g

Protein

30g

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