Lamb with Millet and Mint-Cucumber Salad Recipe

Name: Lamb with Millet and Mint-Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup millet; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 12 ounces ground lamb; 1 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups thinly sliced, seeded cucumbers (2 medium); 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt; 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon harissa, or to taste (optional); 1 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup millet
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
12 ounces ground lamb
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cups thinly sliced, seeded cucumbers (2 medium)
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon harissa, or to taste (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Set a heavy 3-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Add the millet and toast, stirring frequently until aromatic, about 3 minutes.
3
Stir in the olive oil, onion, cinnamon, and allspice.
4
Cook for 1 minute.
5
Stir in the lamb.
6
(Its fine that the lamb will get coated with the millet.)
7
Keep stirring and breaking up the lamb for 1 minute.
8
Cover and continue cooking until the lamb loses its pink color, 1 or 2 minutes longer.
9
Stir in 2 1/4 cups of water and the salt.
10
Cover and simmer over low heat until most or all of the water has been absorbed, and the millet is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
11
Turn off the heat and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes, or until ready to serve.
12
Meanwhile, make the mint-cucumber salad: In a bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, 14 cup of the mint, cumin, harissa (if using), and salt and pepper.
13
To serve, create a mound of the millet mixture on each plate.
14
Surround with a generous amount of the mint-cucumber salad.
15
Garnish with the remaining mint.

375

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup millet, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Lamb with Millet and Mint-Cucumber Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lamb with Millet and Mint-Cucumber Salad

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