Spicy Lamb and Lentils with Herbs

Ingredients for Spicy Lamb and Lentils with Herbs

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 230g lamb mince

• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds

• 210g cooked brown or French green lentils (from 150g dried)

• 1/2 English hothouse cucumber, chopped

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander, plus leaves for serving

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus leaves for serving

• 3/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yoghurt

• Flatbread and lemon wedges (for serving)

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Season lamb with salt and pepper and arrange in pan in an even patty about 1/4" thick. Cook, pressing occasionally to help meat make contact with pan, until underside is browned and very crisp, about 5 minutes. Carefully turn, pouring off excess fat (reserve), and cook until other side is crisp, about 5 minutes.

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 lamb mixture to a bowl with a slotted spoon.

Place lentils and 2 tablespoons of reserved fat in same skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing occasionally, until lentils start to brown and crisp, 5–8 minutes. Return lamb to skillet and toss to combine and warm through. Remove from heat and stir in cucumber, coriander, and parsley.

Spoon yoghurt onto plates and top with lamb mixture, then some more coriander and parsley. Serve with flatbread and lemon wedges.

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