Spicy Lamb With Zucchini and Spicy Yogurt Sauce

Name: Spicy Lamb With Zucchini and Spicy Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 -5 zucchini, cut length-wise and sliced; 1 lb ground lamb; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 vidalia onion, minced; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 green onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 cup cucumber, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped (optional)

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Recipe by Chef Acosta

A really basic and savory recipe that makes good use of fresh summer zucchini. Lamb naturally tastes great with garlic and onion, while the zucchini and cayenne pepper add a fresh kick. The spicy yogurt is like a cool relief over top, and not too spicy to overwhelm.

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

Spicy Lamb with Zucchini
4 -5

zucchini, cut length-wise and sliced
1

lb ground lamb
2

garlic cloves, finely chopped
1

vidalia onion, minced
2

teaspoons cayenne pepper
1

teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1

teaspoon kosher salt
1

tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Spicy Yogurt Sauce
1

cup plain yogurt
1

green onion, finely chopped
2

tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1

teaspoon cumin
¹⁄₄

cup cucumber, finely chopped
1

teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1

garlic clove, finely chopped (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Make the sauce a day ahead, or at the least, a few hours ahead to allow the flavors to properly meld together.
Add all the ingredients for the sauce into a food processor and mix until well blended. If you don't have a food processor, just chop as finely as you can. Place in a sealed container in your refrigerator.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the zucchini and garlic in the olive oil.
In a cast iron pan, cook the lamb with the onions until the lamb is brown and the onions are soft.
Add the zucchini and garlic to the lamb, mix well.
Serve with the Spicy Yogurt Sauce over top. You can also serve it on rice, if you like.

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