Lamb-Stuffed Aubergines with Moorish Spices and Manchego Cheese

Soft aubergines filled with a spiced lamb ragu, topped with Manchego cheese, and baked until bubbling and golden-brown.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 716.1 kcals 2864.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 17 grams 68.1 grams
Fat 56.2 grams 224.8 grams
Protein 35.6 grams 142.2 grams
Cook Time
55 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
100
g
Manchego Cheese
coarsely grated
Meat
500
g
NutsSeeds
4
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1.5
tsp
Cumin Seeds
freshly ground
1
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
0.5
tsp
Nutmeg
freshly grated
1
tsp
Pimentón Dulce
smoked sweet Spanish paprika
1
pinch
1
tsp
Salt
to taste
1
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
90
ml
Olive Oil
Divided use
Vegetables
4
piece
1
piece
Onion
chopped
1
piece
Red Pepper
seeds removed, chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Cut aubergines lengthways and score the flesh in a criss-cross pattern without piercing the skin.
  • Place aubergines on a tray, drizzle with 7.5ml of oil per half, season, and bake for 30-40 minutes.
  • Heat 30ml of oil in a pan and fry the onion, garlic, pepper, and spices for 10 minutes.
  • Add the lamb mince and brown for 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for five minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 220°C.
  • Scoop out aubergine flesh leaving a 1cm border and mix the flesh into the lamb mixture.
  • Spoon the filling into the shells and top with grated Manchego cheese.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbling.