Gigot D’Agneau Pleureur

4 medium sebago potatoes, cut into 4cm pieces

1 large red capsicum, thickly sliced

1 large green capsicum, thickly sliced

1 large eggplant, cut into 4cm pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 bulb garlic, halved crossways

1/3 cup mint jelly, warmed

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

8 lamb loin chops, trimmed

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Place potato, capsicum and eggplant in a large roasting pan. Drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Toss to combine. Add garlic to pan. Roast for 45 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine mint jelly, lemon juice and thyme in a bowl. Heat remaining oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add lamb. Cook for 2 minutes each side or until browned. Remove from heat. Brush both sides of lamb with half the mint jelly mixture.

Step 3

Arrange lamb over vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for a further 20 to 25 minutes, brushing with remaining mint jelly mixture halfway through cooking, for medium or until cooked to your liking. Serve.

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