YIELD: 4 Servings
SPICED GROUND LAMB:
1 lb. ground lamb
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 cup finely diced onion
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped plus more for garnish
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped plus more for garnish
FOR BOWLS:
1 cup turmeric rice or other rice of choice
Spiced ground lamb
1 tomato, diced
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 cup hummus, homemade or store bought
1 cup feta cheese
2 pita bread, optional, for serving
TO MAKE THE SPICED GROUND LAMB:
Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add olive oil. When oil is hot, add onions and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, until starting to soften. Add ground lamb. Brown lamb until cooked through. Add paprika, allspice, red pepper flakes, ginger, salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined, cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in fresh herbs.
TO ASSEMBLE BOWLS:
In a bowl, layer turmeric Rice, then top with some of the spiced ground lamb, tomatoes, cucumbers, hummus and feta. Sprinkle with more fresh mint and parsley if desired.
