Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Turkish Flats

This Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Turkish Flats recipe is quick and flavorful, which uses lamb mince and walnuts. It’s a no-fuss take on the classic, ready in about 15 minutes.

Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Turkish Flats Ingredients

For the flats:

• Olive oil
• 250g lean lamb mince
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
• 50g shelled walnuts
• 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 lemon
• 4 large flour tortillas

For the salad:

• 4 spring onions
• 1 green pepper
• ¼ cucumber
• 3 ripe tomatoes
• 1 little gem lettuce
• ½ bunch fresh coriander
• ½ bunch fresh dill
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 30g feta cheese

To serve:

• 4 heaped tsp low-fat houmous
• Optional: Lingham’s chilli sauce
• Optional: pickled chillies

How To Make Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Turkish Flats

1. Cook the lamb: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan. Add lamb mince, salt, pepper, cumin seeds, and paprika. Crumble in walnuts, strip in rosemary leaves, and break it all up while stirring until golden.
2. Prep the salad: Use a food processor to finely slice spring onions, green pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, coriander, and dill. Tip onto a platter.
3. Add flavor to lamb: Crush in unpeeled garlic. Stir in tomato purée and lemon juice, then take off heat.
4. Assemble and bake flats: Lay tortillas on baking trays. Spread lamb mixture over tortillas. Bake at 240°C/475°F/gas 9 for 5 minutes until crisp.
5. Dress the salad: Toss salad with olive oil and red wine vinegar, season, and crumble feta over the top.
6. Serve: Top tortillas with salad. Serve with houmous and optional chilli sauce or pickled chillies.

Recipe Tips

• Can I make it vegetarian? Yes, swap lamb for plant-based mince or mushrooms and chickpeas.
• How to make ahead? Prep the lamb and salad ahead, then assemble and bake when ready to eat.
• Best tortillas to use? Use large flour tortillas for a crispy base that holds up to the toppings.
• How to make it spicier? Add chopped fresh chilli to the lamb or serve with hot chilli sauce.

What To Serve With Turkish Flats

These make a full meal but pair nicely with:

• A side of tzatziki or yogurt dip
• Grilled halloumi or aubergine
• Couscous or bulgur salad
• Mint tea or sparkling water with lemon

How To Store Turkish Flats

Refrigerate: Store lamb mixture and salad separately. Assemble fresh to avoid soggy tortillas.

Freeze: Freeze cooked lamb mince in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Turkish Flats Nutrition Facts

• Calories: ~525 kcal per serving
• Fat: 32g
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Protein: 26g
• Sugar: 5g
• Fiber: 5g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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