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Three lamb tacos with yogurt and pomegranate next to a glass of red wine.

Lamb tacos with mint yogurt and pomegranate

This recipe for lamb tacos is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to celebrate Easter in a modern and unconventional way. Tender lamb is marinated with oriental spices and seared to create maximum roasted flavors. A cool mint yogurt and the fruity acidity of fresh pomegranate seeds create the perfect contrast to the hearty meat filling. Served in small corn tortillas, this dish offers a firework of textures and flavors that really come into their own with the right wine pairing. A convivial meal that brings freshness and tradition to the plate.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main course, Streetfood
Cuisine Fusion, oriental
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 540 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Pan
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Small bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g Saddle of lamb or lamb fillet
  • 6 small corn tortillas
  • 150 g Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 bunch of fresh mint
  • 1/2 Pomegranate Cores
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds mortared
  • 1 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt and pepper from the mill
  • Optional: some fresh coriander or flat-leaf parsley

Preparation
 

PREPARATION

  • Cut the lamb into fine strips or small cubes.
  • Marinate the meat with olive oil, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper.
  • Finely chop the mint for the yogurt.
  • Mix the yogurt with the mint and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Remove the pomegranate seeds from the skin.
  • Finely slice the red onion.

COOKING STEPS

  • Heat a pan over high heat.
  • Fry the marinated lamb in the pan for approx. 3-4 minutes until brown and crispy.
  • Remove the meat from the pan and leave to rest briefly.
  • Heat the tortillas briefly in a second pan or in the oven until they are soft.

DIRECTIONS

  • Place the warm tortillas on plates.
  • Place a generous dollop of mint yogurt in the center of each.
  • Spread the roasted lamb on top.
  • Sprinkle with onion rings and plenty of pomegranate seeds.
  • Garnish with additional herbs as desired.
  • Serve immediately.

SUPPLEMENTS:

  • Small wild herb salad with lemon vinaigrette
  • Pickled radishes
  • Grilled spring onions

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 38gFat: 28g
Keyword Easter, Lamb, Mint, Pomegranate, Recipe, Tacos, Wine accompaniment, Zweigelt
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