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Persian Lamb-Vegetable Khoreshe
Photo: Emiliano Vittoriosi

Persian Lamb-Vegetable Khoreshe

11 ingredients 13 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

550
Calories
29g
Protein
36g
Fat
32g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Eggplant 1 cup cubed (82g) 35
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large eggplant
  • olive oil
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 2 lbs boneless lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 3 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • fresh ground pepper
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Directions

1

Slice the unpeeled eggplant and sprinkle with salt; place in a colander to drain for 25-30 minutes.

2

Pat eggplant dry and set aside.

3

Heat 2 tbsp.

4

olive oil in large saute pan; saute egplant until tender.

5

Add a little oil as needed to prevent sticking.

6

In large kettle, heat 2 tbsp.

7

olive oil; add onions and saute until tender.

8

Add lamb cubes, browning on all sides.

9

Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes, then add eggplant, tomatoes, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

10

Season to taste with salt and pepper; add 1/2 cup water.

11

Simmer for 1 hour, or until meat is tender.

12

Serve over chelo, or steamed basmati rice.

13

Lemon wedges also make a good condiment.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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