Spiced Ground Lamb Skillet with Eggplant and Carrots
Savory spiced ground lamb tossed with tender browned eggplant, sweet carrots, fresh lemon, and cooling mint.
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- PCOS
- Anti-inflammatory
- Pregnancy
- Toddlers
- Dairy-free
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- High cholesterol
- Keto
- Low-GI
- Paleo
- One pan
- Quick
- Gluten-free dairy-free
Ingredients
- 400 g ground lamb
- 1 eggplant, cut into 2 cm cubes
- 2 carrots, sliced into 1 cm rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
Method
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed eggplant and sliced carrots, season with 0.25 teaspoon of salt, and cook until golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally.10 min timer
- Transfer the vegetables to a plate and set aside. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground lamb, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, minced garlic, and the remaining 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon and sauté until browned and fragrant.8 min timer
- Return the cooked eggplant and carrots to the skillet, stirring gently to combine with the lamb and spices over low heat.2 min timer
- Remove from heat, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, and scatter chopped fresh mint over the top before serving.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Naturally wheat-free and gluten-free, using fresh produce, ground spices, and olive oil.
- Milk allergy: Completely dairy-free, cooked in olive oil with no butter or yogurt.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Free from gluten and soy, with wholesome vegetables, ground lamb, and aromatics.
- Fish allergy: Built on ground lamb without any fish, shellfish, or fish sauce.
- Soy allergy: Prepared without soy sauce, tamari, edamame, or soy oils.
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