Name: Spiced Lamb Meatball Fattoush recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: mediterranean, middle eastern
Ingredients: 500g lamb sausages, casings removed; 4.00 tbs extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbs za’atar; 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed; 1 large white Lebanese bread round; 3 radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced; 1 Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways, sliced; 2 tomatoes, chopped into 1.5cm pieces; 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves; 2 baby cos lettuce, trimmed, quartered lengthways; 2 tbs red wine vinegar; 1 tbs honey; 2 tsp za’atar

by Super Food Ideas Last updated on 10/03/2019

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Ingredients

500g lamb sausages, casings removed
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 tbs za’atar
400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
1 large white Lebanese bread round
3 radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced
1 Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways, sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped into 1.5cm pieces
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
2 baby cos lettuce, trimmed, quartered lengthways

Red Wine Vinegar Dressing

2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 tbs red wine vinegar
1 tbs honey
2 tsp za’atar

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan-forced. Using 2 tsp of sausage mixture at a time, roll into balls. Place on a large plate.
Step 2

Heat 1 tbs oil in a large non-stick frying pan over High heat. Add meatballs to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until browned. Add za’atar, chickpeas and 2 tbs water. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Step 3

Meanwhile, place Lebanese bread round on a large baking tray. Brush with remaining oil. Bake, turning halfway through, for 6 minutes or until golden and crisp. Set aside for 3 minutes to cool. Break into shards.
Step 4

To make the red wine vinegar dressing, place all ingredients in a screw-top jar. Secure lid. Shake until well combined.
Step 5

Combine radish, cucumber, tomato and mint in a large bowl. Arrange lettuce in serving dishes. Top with radish mixture, sausage and bread. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.