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Macedonian Lamb and Chick Peas
Photo: Emiliano Vittoriosi

Macedonian Lamb and Chick Peas

14 ingredients 10 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

559
Calories
32g
Protein
36g
Fat
31g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Eggplant 1 cup cubed (82g) 35
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Olive 1 large (4g) 4
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

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

  • 3 1⁄3 qts. Cooked chick peas, drained, rinsed and heated
  • 1 1⁄2 lbs. California Ripe Olives, whole, pitted
  • 1 1⁄2 lbs. Diced, seeded tomatoes
  • 1 1⁄2 cups Lemon juice
  • 1 1⁄2 cups Chopped parsley
  • 3⁄4 cup Minced serrano peppers
  • 6 lbs. Boneless leg of lamb,
  • cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3⁄4 cup Olive oil
  • 1⁄4 cup Minced garlic
  • 2 1⁄2 Tbsp. Kosher salt
  • 4 1⁄2 lbs. Eggplant, sliced into
  • 3⁄4-inch thick discs
  • 12-inch skewers

Directions

1

Combine chick peas, California Ripe Olives, tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley and peppers in a hotel pan. Set aside.

2

Toss lamb with 1⁄3 cup of olive oil, garlic and 1 1⁄2 tablespoons of salt.

3

Thread onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat for 7-9 minutes until cooked to medium, turning occasionally to brown evenly.

4

While lamb is cooking, brush eggplant with remaining oil and season with remaining salt.

5

Grill over medium-high heat for 2-4 minutes on each side until tender.

6

Transfer cooked eggplant to a clean cutting board and dice into 1⁄2-inch pieces.

7

Add to chick pea mixture.

8

Remove lamb from skewers and toss with chick pea and eggplant mixture until evenly combined. Serve warm.

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Category:Macedonian Recipes

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Category:Macedonian Meat Dishes

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