Lamb and Cauliflower Mezze Bowls

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Slices of grilled lamb steaks served with spiced, air fried cauliflower bites, cucumber, tomato, flatbreads and tzatziki in a mezze bowl. An easy and tasty mid-week dinner or sharing meal.

A bowl with sliced steak, fresh cucumber, tomato, roasted cauliflower, pita bread, and a dollop of creamy white sauce.

I've always loved cauliflower cooked in the oven. But like most things, cauliflower cooked in the air fryer is so much easier and quicker! It works so well in these delicious Lamb and Cauliflower Mezze Bowls. Grilled, sliced lamb steaks, fresh cucumber and tomato, tangy tzatziki, spiced air fryer cauliflower bites and flatbreads. This is a super easy meal to prepare for family and friends on a busy week, or while entertaining in summer.

If you love grilled lamb, you might also enjoy my Lamb and Haloumi Wraps.

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Lamb and Cauliflower Mezze Bowl

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Assorted ingredients on a counter, including pita bread, garlic dip, cauliflower, lamb, cherry tomatoes, tzatziki, cumin, coriander, and a package of baby spinach.

Lamb: Lamb steaks are perfect for this recipe. You can also use beef steak, such as sirloin or scotch fillet if you prefer.
Tzatziki: Use store bought or make your own homemade Tzatziki. You can swap this for hummus of you prefer.
Flatbreads: Use storebought flatbreads or if you have the time, why not try making your own Flatbreads too?

Note: Scroll to the recipe card for the ingredients, quantities and the full method.

Step by step instructions:

Add the cauliflower florets to a large bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil, then sprinkle in the ground cumin, chicken salt and cornflour. Toss well to coat. Place the cauliflower into an air fryer and cook at 180°C for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through. Spray with a little extra oil if needed.

Cauliflower florets in a bowl topped with white powder and spices, ready for mixing or cooking.

Cauliflower florets coated with a light layer of seasoning in a bowl.

To make the lamb: In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, ground cumin, ground coriander and salt. Add the lamb steaks and coat in the spice mix.

Raw, marinated pieces of meat are placed in a white bowl, coated with oil and seasoning.

Raw pieces of beef being cooked in a black frying pan, with some oil visible on the surface.

Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the lamb for 5 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking. Set aside to rest.

A wooden cutting board with grilled meat, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and a container of creamy dip with a spoon.

Golden brown roasted cauliflower florets spread out in the basket of an air fryer.

Toast the flatbreads or pita pockets and cut into triangles. Spread with garlic butter while warm.

Sliced steak, cucumber, tomato, and dip on a wooden board, roasted cauliflower in a white dish, and pita bread pieces on a yellow plate.

To assemble the bowls, add the air-fried cauliflower, sliced lamb, cucumber and cherry tomatoes. Then add the garlic flatbread on the side and finish with a dollop of tzatziki.

A bowl containing sliced steak, pita bread, roasted cauliflower, cucumber slices, tomato pieces, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce on a wooden table with a blue napkin and a fork.

Recipe FAQs:

How do I cook the cauliflower without an air-fryer?

Roast the cauliflower in the oven instead. Spread on a lined tray and bake at 200°C fan bake for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through until golden and tender.

What other additions would go well with this recipe?

Extras like feta, olives or pickled red onion would work well in this dish.

Storage:

Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to three days. Enjoy your leftovers hot or cold!

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Lamb and Cauliflower Mezze Bowl

Yield: Serves 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Slices of grilled lamb steaks served with spiced, air fried cauliflower bites, cucumber and tomato, flatbreads and tzatziki in a mezze bowl.

Ingredients

Air-Fried Cauliflower

½ head of cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chicken salt (or plain salt)
2 tsp cornflour

Grilled Lamb

600g boneless lamb leg steaks
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp salt

To Serve

2 flatbreads or 4 pita pockets, toasted
2 tsp garlic butter
½ cucumber, thinly sliced
100g cherry tomatoes, quartered
4 Tbsp store-bought tzatziki

Instructions

Add the cauliflower florets to a large bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil, then sprinkle in the ground cumin, chicken salt and cornflour. Toss well to coat.
Place the cauliflower into an air fryer and cook at 180°C for 15–20 minutes, shaking halfway through. Spray with a little extra oil if needed.
To make the lamb: In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, ground cumin, ground coriander and salt. Add the lamb steaks and coat in the spice mix.
Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the lamb for 5 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking. Set aside to rest.
Toast the flatbreads or pita pockets and cut into triangles. Spread with garlic butter while warm.
To assemble the bowls, add the air-fried cauliflower, sliced lamb, cucumber and cherry tomatoes. Then add the garlic flatbread on the side and finish with a dollop of tzatziki.

Notes

Lamb steaks can be swapped for your preferred beef steak, such as sirloin or scotch fillet.
Tzatziki can be swapped for store-bought hummus.
Add extras like feta, olives or pickled red onion.
No air fryer: Roast the cauliflower instead, spread on a lined tray and bake at 200°C fanbake for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through until golden and tender.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 923Total Fat: 44gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1468mgCarbohydrates: 63gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gProtein: 65g

Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

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