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    Middle Eastern Lamb Mince Flatbread

    Feb 21, 2021 · 2 Comments

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    This Middle Eastern Lamb Mince Flatbread is proof that it doesn't take a lot of time or effort to produce a delicious meal that is packed with flavour and texture. This is a scrumptious, healthy one-pan meal that you can easily pull together in 30 minutes. Warm lamb mince seasoned with middle eastern spices is mixed with fragrant fresh herbs, juicy pomegranate jewels and crunchy pine nuts. This is served with warm flatbreads and a fresh crunchy green salad that contrasts the richness of the lamb.

    lamb mince flatbread with salad bowl in the background

    Key ingredients:

    • Lamb mince - lamb mince can be fatty, so I advise choosing a leaner lamb mince if possible.
    • Seasoning - ground allspice, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander give the lamb mince a tasty middle eastern flavour. If you don't own all of these spices don't worry. You could leave out one or two of them and still have a really tasty dish. However, I urge you not to skip the allspice because it provides a wonderful aromatic taste.
    • Beef stock - adds umami saltiness to the lamb mince.
    • Molasses - adds rich sweetness. You can substitute this with honey.
    • Fresh herbs - fresh coriander, mint and parsley are stirred into the cooked lamb mince before serving. If you don't have all of these herbs it's fine to skip one and make up the volume with the others.
    • Pomegranate - buying a packet of pomegranate seeds is the most convenient option although I find a whole pomegranate yields fresher and juicier seeds. If you decide on a whole pomegranate you can freeze any seeds you have left. Simply spread them out on a tray so they are not touching and freeze for at least two hours before transferring them into an airtight bag or container.
    • Flatbread - you can choose any type you like or even make your own. They are best heated under the grill before serving.
    lamb mince flatbread ingredients

    How to make lamb mince flatbread

    1. Toast the pine nuts

    Place a frying pan on a medium to high heat and toast the pine nuts for a few minutes. Remove them from the pan and set them aside when they start to brown.

    pinenuts being toasted

    2. Prep the salad

    Place the salad ingredients into a bowl and mix the dressing ingredients together in a salad dressing container or small jug/mug.

    prepared salad

    3. Cook the onions, chilli and garlic, brown the lamb mince and season

    Place the frying pan on a medium heat, add oil and fry the onions with the green chillies until the onion is translucent. Reduce the heat, add the garlic and cook for a further minute. Increase the heat and add the lamb mince and cook until brown. Reduce the heat to medium and add ground allspice, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, a crushed beef stock cube and molasses and continue to cook for a further few minutes. 

    browned lamb mince in a pan

    4. Stir herbs, pomegranate seeds and pine nuts

    Take the pan off the heat and stir in the fresh coriander, mint, parsley, pomegranate seeds and pine nuts.

    cooked lamb mince with pomegranate seeds, herbs and pine nuts

    5. Serve

    Toss the salad with the dressing and serve the lamb mince with warm flatbreads.

    Tools and equipment

    • Frying pan - use a large (approx.28cm) flat-bottomed pan that will hold all the lamb mince and distribute heat evenly. Cast iron does this well.
    • Salad bowl (or other large bowl) - for preparing the salad
    • Salad mixers - for mixing the salad and dressing. If you don't have them a couple of forks will do the job.
    • Dressing shaker - optional but recommended if you eat salad regularly. Especially useful, if you like to prep a large amount of dressing ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Alternatively, you can mix the dressing ingredients with a fork in a small bowl or mug.
    • Garlic crusher - very useful for quickly producing small pieces of garlic. Use a knife to cut the garlic into tiny pieces if you don't have one.

    How to eat lamb mince flatbread

    Either put the salad and lamb mince inside or on top of the flatbread or serve the flatbread on the side. It's up to you. I also recommend serving this dish with Tzatziki - its cool freshness is a great match for the Middle Eastern spices in the lamb mince.

    You could also swap the flatbread for rice or another grain such as quinoa or couscous.

    lamb mince, flatbread and salad in a bowl

    3 tips for yummy lamb mince flatbread

    1. Keep the salad and dressing separate until you serve the salad - this prevents a soggy salad and ensures it will be perfectly fresh.
    2. Keep an eye on the pine nuts - pine nuts only take a few minutes to toast and can go from slightly brown to burnt very quickly.
    3. Add the pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs to the lamb mince just before serving - add the fresh herbs and pomegranate seeds just after you have taken the mince off the heat. You want the herbs to wilt a little but not be cooked into the lamb mince.

    Lamb mince flatbread FAQs

    Can you freeze lamb mince flatbread?

    You can freeze any flatbreads you do not use in a sealed bag or container for up to 3 months. The cooked lamb mince can also be frozen. I highly recommend freezing it before you add the fresh herbs, pomegranate seeds and pine nuts. The dish will be fresher if you add the herbs, pomegranate and pine nuts after you have defrosted and reheated the lamb mince.

    Is flatbread healthier than regular bread?

    Flatbread calories and nutritional content are similar to regular bread. Look out for wholemeal flatbreads for a healthier alternative.

    How long will the lamb mince keep in the fridge?

    Store any leftover cooked lamb mince in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If you are making this dish with the intention of having leftovers, I recommend you set aside the amount of lamb mince you want to save for later and refrigerate before adding the pomegranate seeds, pine nuts and herbs. This will give you the best and freshest results, but you can refrigerate the final dish and reheat it too. It will still taste really good, but it won't be quite as fresh.

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    bowl of lamb mince with flatbread and salad

    Lamb Mince Flatbreads


    • Author: Helen
    • Prep Time: 10
    • Cook Time: 20
    • Total Time: 30
    • Yield: 4 1x
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    Description

    A delicious 30-minute one-pan meal of spiced lamb mince mixed with juicy pomegranate seeds and crunchy pine nuts served on warm flatbread with a crunchy green salad.

    Serves 4.  Use the scaling buttons below to double or triple the quantity.


    Ingredients

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    Salad:

    • 200g spinach (or 7oz) or baby spinach - washed and roughly chopped
    • 1 cucumber - deseeded and chopped into 1 cm cubes
    • 10 radishes - thinly sliced

    Dressing:

    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp molasses or honey
    • 1 tbsp white vinegar
    • 1 lemon - juice

    Lamb mince:

    • 2 tbsp pine nuts
    • 1 tbsp cooking oil (groundnut, sunflower or olive oil)
    • 1 white onion - finely chopped
    • 1-2 green chilies - finely chopped
    • 2 cloves of garlic - crushed
    • 400g (or 14oz) lamb mince
    • 2 tsp ground allspice
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1 tsp ground coriander
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 1 cube beef stock (6g or 0.2oz) - crushed into a powder
    • ½ tbsp molasses or honey
    • A pinch of sea or kosher salt
    • 2 tbsp fresh mint
    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander
    • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
    • 4 tbsp pomegranate seeds

    To serve:

    • 4 Flatbreads
    • Tzatziki (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Mix the chopped spinach, cucumber and radishes in a salad bowl and combine the dressing ingredients in a salad dressing shaker or mug and set aside.
    2. Place a frying pan on a medium to high heat and toast the pine nuts and set them aside.
    3. Add oil to the pan and fry the onions with the green chili on a medium heat until soft.
    4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
    5. Increase the heat, add the lamb mince and cook until brown.
    6. Reduce the heat to medium and add the ground allspice, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, crushed beef stock cube and molasses or honey and continue to cook for a further few minutes to allow the seasoning to infuse.
    7. When the lamb mince is cooked taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add a little salt to taste if required. 
    8. Turn off the heat and stir in the mint, coriander and parsley, pomegranate seeds and toasted pine nuts.
    9. Warm the flatbreads under the grill according to packet instructions, toss the salad with the dressing and serve with the lamb mince and tzatziki (optional).
    • Category: Main
    • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1
    • Calories: 553
    • Sugar: 3g
    • Sodium: 69mg
    • Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
    • Carbohydrates: 34g
    • Fiber: 5g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Cholesterol: 0g

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    1. Amin Kiami says

      March 28, 2021 at 6:35 pm

      Helen many thanks for sharing this menu. I don’t do much cooking but I found the menu easy to follow and it tasted so good I had in on two consecutive days.
      Will try the prawn curry next.

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      • Helen says

        March 29, 2021 at 6:39 am

        Thank you for the comment, Amin. I'm really glad that you enjoyed the Middle Eastern lamb mince. Hope you like the prawn curry too!

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