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Braised Lamb Shanks & Eggplant

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Braised Lamb Shanks & Eggplant

This slow-cooked lamb and eggplant stew melts in your mouth. Sumac, a lemony-flavored spice, gives the dish a fruity, tangy aroma. Look for it in Mediterranean markets or spice shops. Serve the stew over mashed root vegetables, bulgur or brown rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds eggplant (see Tip), peeled

  • 4 12-ounce lamb shanks (about 3 pounds), trimmed

  • 2 tablespoons ground sumac, divided

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 large green bell pepper, diced

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided

  • 5 plum tomatoes, diced

  • 1 cup water

  • ½ cup finely chopped parsley, divided