SPICY LAMB AND LENTILS WITH HERBS

SPICY LAMB AND LENTILS WITH HERBS image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 T vegetable oil
1/2 lb ground lamb
kosher s & p
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 t crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 t cumin seeds
1 1/2 c cooked French green lentils
1/2 English hothouse cucumber, chopped
1/2 c chopped fresh cilantro plus leaves for serving
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley, plus leaves for serving
3/4 c plain whole-milk greek yoghurt
Flatbread and lemon wedges for serving

Steps:

Heat oil; season lamb with s & p and form into a patty. Cook 5 minutes on each side. 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 to a bowl with a slotted spoon. 2. Place cooked lentils and 2 T of reserved fat in the same skillet; season with s & p and cook tossing occasionally, until lentils start to brown and crisp, (approx. 5 - 8 minutes) Return lamb to skillet and toss to combine and warm through. Remove from heat and stir in cucumber, parsley, & cilantro. 3. Spoon yoghurt onto plants and top with lamb mixture, then some more cilantro and parsley. Serve with flatbread and lemon wedges.