Lamb with warm salad and croutons

4 servings

40 minutes

Lamb with warm salad and croutons is a vibrant dish of Greek cuisine that combines the rich flavors of the Mediterranean. Tender lamb meat, seared to a golden crust and perfected in the oven, reveals its spicy nuances, while its juiciness is complemented by a warm salad of pattypans, eggplants, and fresh tomatoes. The balsamic sauce adds an exquisite sweet-sour note to the dish, highlighting the natural flavors of the ingredients. Crispy garlic croutons add textural variety and complete the composition. This dish is not only a gastronomic delight but also a reflection of Greek culture where fresh products and rich flavor combinations create unforgettable culinary experiences.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 612.5
• Proteins: 36.8g
• Fats: 27.4g
• Carbohydrates: 54.9g

Ingredients

• Lamb: 600 g
• Tomatoes: 550 g
• Squash: 500 g
• Eggplants Bambino: 4 pc
• Frisee salad: 150 g
• 8 grain bun: 2 pc
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Bouillon: 125 ml
• Balsamic vinegar: 2 tbsp
• Sunflower oil: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C.

2. Peel the garlic, crush it with the flat side of a knife, and mix it with sunflower oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Sunflower oil: 1 tablespoon

3. Cut the crusts off the bread, slice each piece into triangles, dip in garlic butter, and lay in a single layer on a baking sheet. Grill for 4 minutes on each side until the croutons are golden and crispy.

   Required ingredients:

   • 8 grain bun: 2 pieces
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Sunflower oil: 1 tablespoon

4. Thinly slice the pattypans and eggplants and fry them in a preheated non-stick pan until cooked. Remove from the pan and place in a warm spot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Squash: 500 g
   • Eggplants Bambino: 4 pieces

5. In the same pan, fry the lamb meat for 1 minute on each side, then place it in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lamb: 600 g

6. Pour balsamic vinegar into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add broth, reduce heat, and let simmer uncovered until the sauce is reduced by half.

   Required ingredients:

   • Balsamic vinegar: 2 tablespoons
   • Bouillon: 125 ml

7. Chop the tomatoes and parsley coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 550 g
   • Parsley: 1 bunch

8. Add pattypans, eggplants, and frisée, dress with balsamic vinegar sauce and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Squash: 500 g
   • Eggplants Bambino: 4 pieces
   • Frisee salad: 150 g
   • Balsamic vinegar: 2 tablespoons

9. Serve the roasted lamb with a warm salad and croutons.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lamb: 600 g
   • 8 grain bun: 2 pieces