GREEK GRILLED CHEESE WITH GROUND LAMB, FETA AND MINT
Most of us immediately reflect on mom's home kitchen when it comes to our first grilled cheese experience. But chances are you ate your first restaurant grilled cheese in one of the many Greek-run diners in this country, especially if you lived along the Eastern Seaboard. This grilled cheese is an homage to that heritage. The olives in the bread heighten the saltiness of the feta; the lamb, a Greek staple, provides a gaminess to balance the saltiness; and the pomegranate and cucumber in the mint salad bring a unique freshness. And once you enjoy the crunch of fried chickpeas, you'll start adding them to nearly everything you make. I know I do.
Provided by Eric Greenspan
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield Makes 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To make the lamb, in a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the lamb and cook, stirring to break up the meat with a wooden spoon, until it begins to brown. Add the salt, oregano, and mint and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes, until the lamb is cooked through. Remove from the heat.
- To make the salad, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir to mix well.
- To fry the chickpeas, pour the oil to a depth of 1 to 2 inches into a heavy saucepan or deep sauté pan and heat to 350 degrees F on a deep-frying thermometer. Add the chickpeas and fry for about 5 minutes, until browned and crisp. Drain the chickpeas on a plate lined with paper towels. Transfer to a bowl. Sprinkle with the chili powder and salt and toss to coat evenly.
- Line up half of the bread slices on a work surface. Top each slice with 2 ounces (about 1/3 cup) of the cheese, one-fourth each of the lamb, salad, and chickpeas, and then finish with another 1 ounce (about 2 1/2 tablespoons) of the cheese. Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices.
- Line a large platter with paper towels. In a skillet over high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Turn down the heat to low, add 1 sandwich, and cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp on both sides and the cheese is melted. Transfer to the prepared platter to blot the excess grease. Repeat with the remaining butter and sandwiches.
- Cut the sandwiches in half, plate, and serve.
LAMB AND COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, MINT AND FETA
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the couscous and raisins in a large bowl. Pour 1 1/4 cups boiling water over the mixture. Cover and let stand 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
- In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil.
- Add the lamb, chickpeas, tomatoes, feta, mint and scallions to the bowl of couscous. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss well. Taste and add more lemon juice and salt if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 670, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 531 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams
SPICY LAMB & FETA SKEWERS WITH GREEK BROWN RICE SALAD
Kofta-style kebabs with feta, harissa and onion, served with a wholesome basmati rice flavoured with parsley and mint
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for 30 mins. Cook the rice following pack instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly.
- Heat the grill. Mix the mince with the harissa, feta, grated onion and seasoning. Form into 12 sausage shapes and thread onto the skewers. Lay on a non-stick baking tray and grill for 6-8 mins, turning until cooked through and slightly browned.
- Mix the brown rice with the remaining ingredients and some seasoning. Serve alongside the hot skewers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
FLATBREAD TOPPED WITH MINT, FETA, AND LAMB
Drawing on mint's eastern Mediterranean roots, this appetizer softens the sharpness of mint, lamb, and feta with gently cooked leeks and scallions. The flavors meld nicely on a superbly thin, crisp crust.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the flatbreads: Combine yeast and water in a mixer bowl. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add oil, sugar, and salt. Mix with the dough hook on medium speed until well combined. Reduce speed to low. With the machine running, add flour, a little at a time, and mix until dough comes together. (You will need more flour in warm weather than in cold.) Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface, and knead until smooth and supple, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to an oiled bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
- Remove dough from refrigerator, and bring to room temperature. Place a pizza stone or baking sheet on the floor of the oven. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
- Make the topping: Melt butter with oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and scallions; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in parsley and mint.
- Add lamb to the same skillet, and set over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring and breaking meat into small pieces, until browned, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Divide dough into 4 portions. On a lightly floured surface, gently stretch 2 pieces into 14-by-7-inch rounded rectangles; keep other portions covered. Place dough rectangles on a parchment-lined peel or inverted rimmed baking sheet. Brush with oil, and spread each with 1/4 of the leek mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top each with 1/4 of the lamb, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup feta. Season with salt and pepper. Carefully slide parchment with flatbreads off the peel or sheet onto the pizza stone. Bake until flatbreads are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Garnish flatbreads with fresh mint, and drizzle with oil. Cut into thick slices, and serve immediately.
CRUNCHY FETA & MINT SALAD
Perfect for a healthy lunch - add toasted almonds or walnuts for extra crunch
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Main course, Side dish, Snack, Supper
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Using a coarse grater or food processor, grate the carrots and beetroot. In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil and garlic. Season to taste, then toss the carrot and beetroot through the dressing along with the leaves from the chicory (or a crunchy lettuce). Crumble the feta cheese, roughly tear the mint leaves and toss them through the salad. Add crunch with a handful of toasted almonds or walnuts, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 2.07 milligram of sodium
BBQ LAMB WITH PEAS, MINT & FETA
This is great in summer on the barbie but a griddle on the hob still does it justice - luckily!
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Season the lamb, then cook on a barbecue or hot griddle for 3-4 mins on each side or until done to your liking.
- Meanwhile, cook the peas in a large pan of boiling water for about 2 mins until just tender. Drain, then tip the hot peas into a bowl and toss with the olive oil, lemon juice and zest. Stir through the feta, mint and spring onions, then season to taste. Serve the peas with the lamb steaks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 45 grams protein, Sodium 1.14 milligram of sodium
More about "lamb feta mint salad recipes"
WARM SHREDDED LAMB SALAD WITH MINT AND POMEGRANATE
From nigella.com
Servings 6-8
LAMB FLATBREAD PIZZA WITH FETA AND MINT SALAD
From sunset.com
GRILLED LAMB AND AUBERGINE WITH FETA AND MINT SALAD …
From womanandhome.com
WARM LAMB SALAD WITH A PEA, MINT & FETA CHEESE DRESSING
From matchingfoodandwine.com
CRISPY LAMB SALAD - NICKY'S KITCHEN SANCTUARY
From kitchensanctuary.com
5/5 (6)Total Time 15 minsCategory Dinner, Lunch, SaladPublished Jun 21, 2021
MAKE FRESH, FLAVORFUL HUMMUS BOWLS WITH THESE 19 RECIPES
From washingtonpost.com
SAVORY FRUIT SALAD RECIPE - NYT COOKING
From cooking.nytimes.com
MINT AND FETA SALAD RECIPE - COOKING WITH BRY
From cookingwithbry.com
LAMB, FETA AND MINT MEATBALLS WITH TOMATO SALAD RECIPE - RECIPES ...
From delicious.com.au
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH PEA, FETA AND MINT SALAD
From williams-sonoma.com
PEA SALAD WITH FETA AND MINT | THE MEDITERRANEAN DISH
From themediterraneandish.com
RECIPE: LAMB, FETA, PEA AND MINT SALAD - THE FREE RANGE BUTCHER
From theyarn.freerangebutcher.com.au
LAMB AND MINTY BROAD BEAN SALAD - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
From goodhousekeeping.com
LAMB WATERMELON MINT AND FETA SUMMER SALAD - FOOD24
From food24.com
LAMB, FETA & MINT SALAD - SALADRECIPES.ONLINE
From saladrecipes.online
HARISSA LAMB WITH PEACH, FETA AND MINT SALAD RECIPE - BBC FOOD
From bbc.co.uk
GREEK-STYLE LAMB, FETA & MINT BURGERS - EFFORTLESS FOODIE
From effortlessfoodie.com
SEARED LAMB WITH MINT AND FETA - THE HAPPY FOODIE
From thehappyfoodie.co.uk
BROAD BEAN, MINT AND FETA SALAD WITH MARINATED LAMB RECIPE - RED …
From redonline.co.uk
LAMB RECIPES – FRESH ONTARIO LAMB IS A CULINARY DELIGHT FOR TODAY'S ...
From lambrecipes.ca
THIS WATERMELON FETA SALAD IS YOUR NEW GO-TO PICNIC DISH
From mentalfloss.com
ASPARAGUS STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH VEGAN FETA - BIANCA ZAPATKA
From biancazapatka.com
25 BEST FRESH MINT RECIPES - HOW TO COOK WITH MINT FOR DINNER
From goodhousekeeping.com
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love