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Smoky eggplant is the base for these Middle Eastern-spiced lamb cutlets - by Chantal Walsh

SERVINGS 4
  • RECIPE SOURCE newideafood.com.au

Ingredients

  • 12 frenched lamb cutlets (750 g)
  • 2 tblsps chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tsps finely grated lemon rind
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 red capsicum cut into 2cm-wide strips and triangles
  • 1 red onion cut into 2cm wedges
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • ¼ cup Greek feta crumbled
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 200 g tubs baba ganoush dip
  • ⅓ cup natural yoghurt
  • 1 tblsp lemon juice

Cooking Instructions

Combine lamb, oregano, garlic, lemon rind and 2 tblsps of oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours to marinate.

Combine capsicums, onion, fennel seeds and remaining oil in a large roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for 20 minutes, or until browned and tender. Transfer to a bowl. Cool slightly. Stir in feta and parsley.

Meanwhile, cook cutlets in two batches in a heated frying pan for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking.

Combine dip, yoghurt and juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread over centre of four serving plates. Top with cutlets and capsicum mixture.

Allergens

lactose, milk, sulphites