Spicy Lamb And Lentils With Herbs Recipe

Name: Spicy Lamb And Lentils With Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 pound ground lamb; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 1/2 cups cooked brown or French green lentils (from 1 cup dried); 1/2 English hothouse cucumber, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus leaves for serving; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus leaves for serving; 3/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt; Flatbread and lemon wedges (for serving)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 pound ground lamb
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 1/2 cups cooked brown or French green lentils (from 1 cup dried)
1/2 English hothouse cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus leaves for serving
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus leaves for serving
3/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
Flatbread and lemon wedges (for serving)

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["Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Season lamb with salt and pepper and arrange in pan in an even patty about 1/4"" 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.", "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.", "Place lentils and 2 tablespoons 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.", "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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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/2 pound ground lamb, Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lamb And Lentils With Herbs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Lamb And Lentils With Herbs

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