Tandoori Lamb Pizza Recipe

Name: Tandoori Lamb Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 pound ground lamb; 1 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 small eggplant, cut into 1 1/2-in.- long, 1/2-in.- wide sticks (about 2 cups); 1 medium-size red bell pepper, sliced (about 6 oz.); 1 small red onion, sliced (about 5 oz.); 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt; 2 (4.4-oz.) pieces naan bread (from 1 [9-oz.] pkg.); 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced; 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup); 2 ounces torn fresh mint; 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound ground lamb
1 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 small eggplant, cut into 1 1/2-in.- long, 1/2-in.- wide sticks (about 2 cups)
1 medium-size red bell pepper, sliced (about 6 oz.)
1 small red onion, sliced (about 5 oz.)
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
2 (4.4-oz.) pieces naan bread (from 1 [9-oz.] pkg.)
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
2 ounces torn fresh mint
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper

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Preheat oven to 450u00b0F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over
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medium-high. Add lamb, 1 tablespoon of the tandoori spice, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
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Cook, stirring to break into small pieces, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer
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lamb to a plate lined with paper towels; set aside.
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Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add eggplant, bell pepper, and onion; cook,
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stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; set
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aside.
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Stir together ricotta, yogurt, remaining 2 teaspoons tandoori spice, and 1/2 teaspoon of
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the salt in a medium bowl. Spread 1/2 cup ricotta mixture on each naan piece, leaving a
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1/2-inch border. Top evenly with lamb, eggplant mixture, mozzarella, and feta. Place
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pizzas on a rimmed baking sheet.
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Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle
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with mint, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 1 pound ground lamb, 1 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, 1 small eggplant, cut into 1 1/2-in.- long, 1/2-in.- wide sticks (about 2 cups), and more.

Yes, Tandoori Lamb Pizza 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.

Tandoori Lamb Pizza

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