Description
This delicious Grilled Lamb with Hummus Mash recipe combines tender lamb chops and juicy courgettes grilled to perfection, served alongside a creamy feta-infused hummus mash and marinated red onions. A fresh and flavorful meal that’s perfect for a quick dinner or next-day lunch stuffed in pitta breads.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 8 lamb chops
- 2 courgettes, thickly sliced
- 1 red onion, halved
- 1 lemon
Other Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 x 400g (14oz) cans chickpeas
- 50g feta cheese, divided
- handful mint leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Grill and Vegetables: Heat your grill to a high setting. On a baking tray, place the lamb chops and sliced courgettes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season well with salt and pepper.
- Grill Lamb and Courgettes: Grill the lamb chops and courgettes for 3-5 minutes on one side, then turn everything over and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the lamb is fully cooked through and the courgettes are tender and slightly charred.
- Marinate the Onion: While grilling, thinly slice the halved red onion into half-moons. Place the sliced onion in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with a good squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Toss to coat and set aside to marinate, enhancing the flavor and softening the onions.
- Prepare the Hummus Mash: Drain the chickpeas and rinse briefly. Place them in a sieve and pour boiling water over to warm them through. Transfer the warm chickpeas to a blender or food processor, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and half of the feta cheese. Blend until smooth, adding a few tablespoons of water to loosen the texture as needed. Season the hummus mash with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Plate the grilled lamb chops and courgettes alongside the marinated red onions and a generous dollop of feta hummus mash. Sprinkle the remaining feta and the finely chopped mint leaves over the dish for fresh flavor and garnish.
Notes
- For an easy lunch the next day, use leftovers to stuff pitta breads with the grilled lamb, courgettes, and hummus mash.
- You can add more lemon juice or herbs like parsley for extra freshness.
- Ensure lamb chops are cooked to your preferred doneness; thicker chops may require longer grilling.
- Use canned chickpeas for convenience, but you can soak and cook dried chickpeas if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: grilled lamb, hummus mash, lamb chops, courgettes, feta cheese, Mediterranean recipe
