Take your taste buds on a trip to Greece with our lamb traybake. It’s beautifully fragrant with flavours of feta, mint and oregano and easy to make too.
In this lamb traybake we have used a delicate blend of spices for a truly authentic taste. You really can't beat the combination of lamb, spices and crumbly feta cheese. If you like heat add some chilli to the meat mixture but if you’re cooking for the whole family (opens in new tab), consider serving it with a chilli sauce instead. This dish is easy to prepare ahead but if you’re pressed for time use store-bought meatballs instead.
If you have leftovers (opens in new tab) try chopping everything up and mixing into fluffy cous cous or pile into a pitta bread with salad for a tasty lunch. Feeling inspired? Check out our other Greek recipes (opens in new tab) like this comforting beef stifado. (opens in new tab)
Ingredients
For the meatballs
- 1tbsp cumin seeds
- 1tbsp coriander seeds
- 400g minced lamb
- 1 echalion shallot, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 50g fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1tbsp dried oregano
- 1tbsp chopped fresh mint, plus extra for garnish
For the vegetables
- 1tbsp olive oil
- 500g charlotte potatoes, halved
- 300g baby aubergines, halved
- 1 large courgette, cut into 1in chunks
- 250g cherry tomatoes
- 100g Greek feta
- 2-3tbsp natural yogurt, to serve
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Method
- Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. In a frying pan, toast the spices until fragrant and then crush into a pestle and mortar, set aside.
- Mix the lamb, shallot, garlic, breadcrumbs and egg yolk together in a bowl, add in the dried oregano, fresh mint and half of the ground spices. Shape into balls and brown in hot frying pan.
- Meanwhile, tip the veg into a deep baking tray, drizzle over the oil and toss together with the remaining ground spices. Add the meatballs and roast in the oven for 25-30 mins. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh mint and crumble over the feta, with a drizzle of natural yogurt to finish..
Top Tip for making Lamb traybake with feta and roasted veg
If you’d like extra crispy potatoes, start them on their own before you make the meatballs
With over 12 years of experience, arts graduate Keiron turned to food to channel his creativity, specifically cake decorating. Keiron set up his wedding cake business in 2015. And, in late 2016 won a scholarship at the world-renowned culinary institute - Le Cordon Bleu, London, where he studied the art of French Pâtisserie. He's worked in some of London’s finest 5-star hotels, collecting a wealth of knowledge along the way. As a Food Writer and Stylist food isn’t just a job, it truly is Keiron's passion.
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