Description
Moroccan Lamb Lettuce Wraps offer a vibrant mix of spiced ground lamb and crisp lettuce for an easy dinner. Ideal for weeknight or family dinners, this recipe brings Moroccan spice blend flavors that satisfy and delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wholegrain rice
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground lamb (lamb mince)
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 red chili (chilli) finely chopped seeds removed for less heat optional
- 2 teaspoons dried mint
- 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes or Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tablespoon Nigella seeds
- 4 stems kale woody stems removed then finely chopped
- ¾ cup frozen peas thawed
- 4 little gem lettuces ends trimmed washed and dried
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients and bring water to a boil.
- Pour boiling water over the rice in a saucepan, cover, and cook for about 25 minutes as per package guidance. Drain and fluff the rice, then keep it warm.
- While the rice cooks for 12 minutes, heat olive oil in a frying pan on medium. Add ground lamb and brown it well, breaking up pieces, and remove excess fat after 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in ground cumin, coriander, and turmeric and cook for another minute.
- Add garlic, chili, dried mint, salt, and pepper, cooking for 1 more minute, then mix in Nigella seeds.
- Toss in kale and peas and heat for 2 to 3 minutes until lamb is fully cooked and slightly crispy. Remove from heat.
- To assemble, spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of rice and lamb mixture onto each lettuce leaf. Garnish with extra chili and feta cheese and serve approximately 3 wraps per person.
Notes
- Let any leftover lamb mixture cool completely before storing in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days separate lettuce to avoid sogginess
- Reheat the filling in 30-second bursts in the microwave or on the stovetop, stirring often
- Freeze uneaten lamb mixture (without lettuce) in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers, Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: English
Nutrition
- Calories: 382kcal