Warm spiced lamb on crisp flatbread, topped with Greek yogurt, pomegranate, mint and toasted pine nuts.
# What You Need:
→ Flatbread
01 - 4 thin flatbreads (store-bought or homemade naan or pita)
→ Spiced lamb
02 - 1 lb ground lamb
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Toppings
15 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
16 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
17 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
18 - 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (optional)
19 - Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Arrange the flatbreads on a baking sheet in a single layer and set aside.
02 - Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté 2–3 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add the ground lamb to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook 5–6 minutes until the meat is well browned; drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - Stir in cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook about 1 minute to bloom the spices.
05 - Mix in the tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes to combine. Remove from heat and fold in the chopped parsley.
06 - Divide the spiced lamb evenly among the prepared flatbreads, spreading to the edges but leaving a slight border.
07 - Bake the topped flatbreads in the preheated oven 7–8 minutes, until edges are crisp and the lamb is heated through.
08 - Remove the flatbreads from the oven. Dollop or spread Greek yogurt over each, then scatter pomegranate seeds, torn mint leaves and toasted pine nuts if using. Finish with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
09 - Slice each flatbread into portions and serve warm, pairing with a simple cucumber and tomato salad if desired.
