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Fragrant bits of spicy ground lamb and heaps of fresh herbs in this recipe to transform ordinary lentils into the pantry party kid.
Recipe information
Total Time
35 minutes
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
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Preparation
Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Season lamb with salt and pepper and arrange in pan in an even patty about ¼” thick. Cook, pressing occasionally to help meat make contact with pan, until underside is browned and very crisp, about 5 minutes. Carefully turn, pouring off excess fat (reserve), and cook until other side is crisp, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Break up lamb into small pieces. Mix in garlic, red pepper flakes, and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spices are fragrant and lamb is cooked through but still juicy, about 2 minutes. Transfer lamb mixture to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
Step 3
Place lentils and 2 Tbsp. of reserved fat in same skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing occasionally, until lentils start to brown and crisp, 5–8 minutes. Return lamb to skillet and toss to combine and warm through. Remove from heat and stir in cucumber, cilantro, and parsley.
Step 4
Spoon yogurt onto plates and top with lamb mixture, then some more cilantro and parsley. Serve with flatbread and lemon wedges.
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Back to TopA great starting point. Something one can vary with all sorts of things like Aleppo Pepper, Ras al Hanout, Harissa, or other spice blends, more veg, bitter herbs, preserved lemon, etc.
Anonymous
California
10/16/2022
Absolutely delicious and easy! My husband, 2 year old (left the red pepper out of his) and I all licked our plates!
Anonymous
California
12/10/2019