Description
Jamie Oliver’s Leftover Lamb Wraps recipe takes tender, shredded lamb and combines it with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty yogurt dressing, all rolled into a soft flatbread or tortilla for a simple and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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- 400g (14 oz) leftover roast lamb, shredded
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- 4 soft flatbreads or tortillas
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- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
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- 1 cucumber, sliced into thin sticks
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- 2 tomatoes, diced
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- A handful of mixed salad leaves (e.g., lettuce, rocket, or spinach)
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- 1 teaspoon ground cumin or paprika (optional, for flavor)
For the Dressing:
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- 200g (¾ cup) natural yogurt
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- Juice of ½ a lemon
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- 1 garlic clove, minced
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
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- 1 small bunch fresh mint, finely chopped
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- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Reheat the Leftover Lamb
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- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the shredded leftover lamb with a sprinkle of ground cumin or paprika for extra flavor.
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- Warm the lamb for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Step 2: Prepare the Dressing
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- In a small bowl, mix the natural yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and chopped mint.
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- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Step 3: Assemble the Wraps
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- Lay the flatbreads or tortillas on a clean surface.
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- Spread a generous spoonful of the yogurt dressing over each flatbread.
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- Add a layer of mixed salad leaves, followed by the sliced cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
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- Top with the warm, shredded lamb.
Step 4: Roll the Wraps
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- Fold the sides of the flatbread inward, then roll tightly from the bottom up to secure the filling.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
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- Slice the wraps in half, drizzle with extra yogurt dressing if desired, and serve immediately.