Stuffed Lamb With Eggplant (Aubergine) & Feta
- 1/2 cup dried currant
- 2 (3/4 lb) boneless lamb loin, trimmed of all fat
- 2 Japanese eggplants, sliced lengthwise in 1/3 inch thick slices (10 ounces total)
- olive oil (for brushing)
- 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- Prepare a fire in grill.
- Steep currants in hot water for 15 minutes or until plump.
- Butterfly each lamb loin.
- Cover each with plastic wrap and pound with a mallet into rectangle pieces 9 x 5 and 1/2 inch thick.
- Brush each eggplant slice with olive oil.
- Season with salt.
- Grill until golden brown and tender turning once, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer to plate.
- In a bowl combine currants, feta, pine nuts and black pepper to taste.
- Lay open lamb loins on flat surface.
- Place eggplant slices on top and cover with feta mixture.
- Fold each piece of lamb in half and tie crosswise at the intervals with kitchen twine.
- Coat with olive oil.
- Grill over medium fire, turning once and brushing with olive oil until medium rare, about 20 to 25 minutes total.
- Transfer to a warm plate and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Remove twine and cut lamb pieces in half.
currant, lamb loin, japanese eggplants, olive oil, feta cheese, pine nuts, salt, fresh ground black pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/stuffed-lamb-with-eggplant-aubergine-feta-22638 (may not work)