Description
Featuring perfectly spiced ground lamb, creamy hummus or yogurt, fresh veggies, and soft, lightly crisped flatbreads, this recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Spiced Lamb
- 500g (1 lb) ground lamb
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of chili flakes or cayenne (optional)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Flatbreads & Toppings
- 4 large flatbreads, naan breads, or pita breads
- 1/2 cup hummus or thick Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley or mint, chopped
- Pomegranate seeds (optional, for freshness)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Optional Yogurt Drizzle
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp tahini
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Crisp the Flatbreads: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Place flatbreads on a baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil, and bake for 4-5 minutes until lightly golden and crisp at the edges. Set aside.
- Cook the Lamb: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced red onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Spice it Up: Add the ground lamb to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Season: Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Add tomato paste and lemon juice, mixing well to coat the meat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Make the Drizzle (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread a generous layer of hummus or yogurt on each warm flatbread. Top evenly with the spiced lamb mixture.
- Add Toppings: Scatter over cherry tomatoes, cucumber, sliced red onion, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs. Drizzle with the yogurt-tahini sauce and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Serve: Slice and serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes