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Sunday 27 October 2019

Lamb chops with smoky aubergine (egg-plant) salad


This is a great low carb recipe, just four carbs per serving. Aubergine is of course, many a low carbers favourite, and Aubergines (egg-plants) are an excellent source of dietary fibre. They are also a good source of Vitamins B1 and B6 and potassium. In addition it is high in the minerals copper, magnesium and manganese... can't be bad ! 

Ingredients
Serves Two
1 aubergine, thinly sliced lengthways
3 tbsp. olive oil
4 lamb cutlets or chops, (trimmed of fat - optional)
squeeze lemon juice
pinch paprika
2 tsp chopped dill
1 tbsp. toasted pine nut
Method
1. Heat a large frying or griddle pan over a high heat. Brush the aubergine slices with oil. Season, then fry until browned on both sides, about 8-10 mins. Remove from heat, then tear or chop into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Griddle chops for 4 mins on each side for pink. To make the dressing, combine lemon juice, paprika and half the dill in a bowl.
3. Drizzle dressing over aubergine and toss. Divide between two plates and put chops on top, then scatter with pine nuts and the rest of the dill.
4. Serve with salad (and pitta bread - optional - will increase carb count)
Nutrition per serving

Fat 33g Protein 27g Carbs 4g 
Recipe from here

More about lamb chops here 

Of course aubergine (eggplant) goes well with pork chops too, see recipe here
But if you prefer a vegetarian option, how about Baked Aubergine / Eggplant Bruschetta ... see recipe details here 

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All the best Jan

30 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Sounds wonderful. Valerie

Elephant's Child said...

I do like eggplant - and it is such a versatile veg.

Magic Love Crow said...

Looks so good! Thank you! Big Hugs!

Tom said...

...looks very good.

Christine said...

A lovely fall meal!

R's Rue said...

Love.

Miss Val's Creations said...

Eggplant is an amazing veggie. We recently went to a vegan restaurant and my sandwich had eggplant "bacon" on it. So unique and delicious!

J C said...

Sounds delicious. Unfortunately I have become allergic to eggplant. I used to love it. Now, it takes my breath away. Sigh..... Loved the music.

Susan Kane said...

Eggplant is one of my favorite vegetable. Sounds delicious.

Chris Lally said...

Mouthwatering! Thank you, Jan:)

Jeff said...

I have a couple of eggplants left over from my summer garden.. will have to try this!

peppylady (Dora) said...

It been a while since I had eggplants.
Coffee is on

Evi Erlinda said...

It's mouth watering!

Lee said...

That looks delicious. I might just have to buy myself some lamb chops next time I'm out food shopping...which will be either Wednesday or Thursday. :)

betty-NZ said...

We don't eat eggplant very often, so I might have to try your recipe.


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Jo said...

Oh, we must have been on the same wavelength yesterday as I had lamb chops for my tea.

Icy BC said...

That looks amazing! I love eggplants..

VENTANA DE FOTO said...

SegĂșn los ingredientes de esta receta, el abor debe er delicioso.

Que tengas una buena semana de trabajo.

Besos

mxtodis123 said...

Looks yummy and I used to love lamb chops. Haven't had them in years. They are so expensive here.

Sandra Cox said...

Ooh, that eggplant salad looks luscious.
Have a great one.

Sally said...

Looks good, but I gotta tell you; I was on a diet way back in the stone age that called for lamb chops. My mom said 'you're not gonna like that'. Well, she was right. :)

Love eggplant though!

xoxo

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Well Jan, the eggplant salad sounds delicious. The lamb chops not so much (grin).

William Kendall said...

The lamb I'd go for. I've never had eggplant.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

What a delicious dinner! I like eggplants and enjoy preparing them in different ways for a change of pace

happyone said...

Oh my that sure looks good!

Christine said...

Jan I wanted to thank you for inspiring my celeriac dish I posted today. Whenever I see celeriac I think of you!

Lowcarb team member said...

Christine said...
Jan I wanted to thank you for inspiring my celeriac dish I posted today. Whenever I see celeriac I think of you!

Hello Christine, many thanks for your lovely comment... as I said on your blog the celeriac mash you made looks delicious.
Other readers may like to see it too - please use the link below

https://cmlk79.blogspot.com/2019/10/celeriac-mash.html

All the best Jan

Christine said...

Thanks for the link back Jan!

eileeninmd said...

This looks delicious! I like eggplant. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Have a happy day!

pam nash said...

Lamb, in any form, is my favorite. Though - I do think eggplant is just strange.