Smoky lamb flatbreads with mint chimichurri

A healthy barbecued lamb recipe with flatbreads, eggplant and tomatoes, that will satisfy all your cravings for smoky, tender, Mediterranean-style meat and vegetables. Summer cooking perfection!

Serves: 4

Time to make: 40 mins , plus 30 minutes marinating

Hands-on time: 40 mins

Ingredients

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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
black pepper
600g lean lamb loin
spray oil
1 large eggplantaubergineX, cut into 1cm thick slices
2 red onions, peeled, thickly sliced
2 red capsicums, deseeded, cut lengthways into thick strips
250g vine-ripened truss tomatoes
2 large wholemeal Lebanese flatbreads, halved
lemon wedges, to serve
Mint chimichurri
1 cup fresh mint
1 clove garlic
1 long red chilli, deseeded, chopped
2 tablespoons apple ciderhard ciderX vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

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1 In a shallow ceramic dish, combine paprika, cumin, garlic, lemon juice and oil. Season with pepper. Add lamb and turn to coat. Cover and place in fridge to marinate for 30 minutes.

2 Meanwhile, in a blender, place chimichurri ingredients, season with pepper and blitz until finely chopped. Set aside.

3 Preheat a barbecue hotplate to medium-high. Spray lamb, eggplant, onions, capsicum and tomatoes with oil. Barbecue lamb for 3–4 minutes per side until almost cooked through. Transfer to a plate, cover and allow to rest. Place eggplant, onions, capsicums plate. Spray flatbreads with oil and barbecue until hot.

4 Slice lamb and divide among 4 plates. Serve with veges, chimichurri, flatbreads and lemon wedges.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free bread and check spices and vinegar are gluten free.
Make it vegan: Use sliced tofu or tempeh instead of lamb. Check Lebanese flatbreads are vegan.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 502 cal

Kilojoules 2100 kJ

Protein 37 g

Total fat 21 g

Saturated fat 5 g

Carbohydrates 35 g

Sugar 18 g

Dietary fibre 9 g

Sodium 220 mg

Calcium 130 mg

Iron 7 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.