Add garlic, cumin and allspice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Middle Eastern stuffed eggplant with spiced ground beef, bulgur and pine nuts. Stir in tomatoes and rice and season with salt and pepper.

This hearty eggplant dish can stand on its own as a one-pan meal with a side salad and warmed pita bread. But it won’t hurt to serve it as a Add mince to the pan & season with salt & pepper. Stir in the onion, capsicum, garlic, cinnamon, allspice and black pepper. 4 eggplants (aubergines) 125 ml (4 oz/½ cup) olive oil 2 onions, finely diced 2 small green capsicums (bell peppers), finely diced 300 g (10½ oz) minced (ground) lamb or … Bring to boil then add eggplant flesh and simmer till mixture has Add mince and cook, stirring to break up any lumps, for 3 minutes or until browned. Add tomatoes, parsley, oregano and basil. Add the lamb mince and cook for a few minutes until it begins to crumble. Cook for approx 5-8 mins or until the mince is cooked through.

Cook until the onion has softened and the lamb is no longer pink, about 5