I love a good lamb roast and, aside from the immediate pay-off that you get from a classic roast lamb (hello, pan drippings and soft, tender, perfectly cooked meat), I also love that one lamb roast is enough to feed my family at least twice, with plenty of leftovers! My lamb shoulder and slow-cooked lamb leg recipe, are two of my favourites. Although there are many ways to use up the leftovers, I especially like making this Leftover Mediterranean Lamb Pizza. I reserve 2 cups of the shredded, tender lamb and top it on a crispy, cheesy pizza, along with olives, roasted capsicum (bell pepper) strips and crumbled feta, then finish with dollops of cooling tzatziki. I can’t even tell you how good it tastes – so much so, that I think I enjoy it even more than the main lamb event!
You could absolutely use a store-bought pizza base (or even Turkish bread) to make this an extra easy and fast recipe, but I love to make my amazing, filling (TWO ingredient!) pizza dough, made with just self-raising flour and yoghurt. No waiting, no rising, no rolling and barely any kneading. I know it sounds too good to be true but the result is a delicious, super fluffy, yet substantial dough, with a crispy base.
How do I prepare the lamb for the pizza?
Shred or thinly slice the leftover roast lamb. Make sure it’s free of large bones or gristle. If it’s cold, reheat it slightly in the microwave to make it easier to work with.
What other proteins can I use instead of lamb?
Leftover shredded chicken or beef, or a can of drained and rinsed chickpeas would all work well.
What other toppings could I add?
Cherry tomatoes, roasted vegetables (like zucchini/courgettes or eggplant/aubergines), herbs like basil and oregano, mushrooms, baby spinach leaves or jarred artichokes would all be delicious additions.
What side dishes pair well with Leftover Mediterranean Lamb Pizza?
Create a Mediterranean-inspired spread by adding Greek salad, hummus and toasted pita bread, lemony couscous or Greek Lemon Dill Rice.
Watch how to make Leftover Mediterranean Lamb Pizza
What other dishes might I enjoy?
If you enjoyed the Mediterranean flavours of this lamb pizza, I think you might also like:
Greek Lamb Shoulder Tacos
Mediterranean Pizza
Beef Quesadillas
Loaded Burger Bowls
Lemon and Oregano Chicken Tzatziki Wrap
Leftover Mediterranean Lamb Pizza
Leftover Mediterranean Lamb Pizza is the perfect way to repurpose a gorgeous roast lamb into another meal. The pizza base is super quick to make, then topped with delicious Greek-style ingredients.
- Total Time: 32 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
TWO-INGREDIENT DOUGH
- 1 cup (250 g) plain full-fat Greek yoghurt
- 1¾ cups (260 g) self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting or 1 large store-bought pizza base
PIZZA
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (concentrated puree)
- 1 cup (150 g) freshly shredded mozzarella
- 2 cups (360 g) shredded cooked lamb (can be substituted with cooked chicken, beef or a can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed)
- ½ cup (60 g) pitted kalamata olives
- ½ cup (130 g) jarred roasted capsicum (bell pepper) strips in oil, drained
- ½ red onion, finely sliced
- Olive oil spray or 1 tbsp olive oil, for brushing
- ⅓ cup (50 g) crumbled Greek feta
- ½ cup (125 g) tzatziki, homemade or store-bought
- 1 tbsp freshly picked mint leaves, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
Two-Ingredient Dough
- Combine the yoghurt and flour in a medium bowl. Stir using a spoon until the consistency resembles large flakes.
- Use your hands to dump the mixture out on a clean work surface, dusted with flour. The mixture may not seem to be binding, but trust that it will come together! Knead the dough for 2–3 minutes until completely combined and use extra flour to stop your hands sticking, if needed. The dough will not be smooth (and that’s okay); just make sure it is well combined.
- Line a baking tray with baking (parchment) paper and dust with a sprinkling of the flour. Use your hands to press the dough into a flat shape – it can be oval, round or square. The easiest way to do this is to use your fists and knuckles to gently pound and stretch the dough into shape. Aim for a 1 cm (1/2 inch) thickness, although it doesn’t need to be perfect. Flip the dough over as you shape it, as needed, to stop the dough sticking to the baking paper. Sprinkle on more flour if the dough is starting to stick.
Assembling The Pizza
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) (200°C/400°F fan-forced) for at least 20 minutes.
- Top the dough with the tomato paste and two-thirds of the mozzarella.
- Add the lamb, kalamata olives, capsicum and red onion, before adding the last one-third of the mozzarella.
- Spray (or brush) the edges of the pizza with olive oil to help them turn a golden brown. Bake for 20–22 minutes.
- Slice the pizza, then sprinkle it with the crumbled feta and top with a swirl of tzatziki and a sprinkle of mint leaves before serving.
Notes
Make ahead
The two-ingredient dough is best made and cooked immediately, depending on the freshness of the toppings used. Leftovers can be refrigerated or even frozen. See the leftovers instructions below.
Leftovers
Lamb – Leftover lamb is best consumed within 3 days, as long as it’s stored correctly (refrigerated in an airtight container). Take this into consideration with the following instructions for the pizza.
Pizza – Refrigerate leftover cooked pizza for up to 2 days in an airtight container. Reheat it or eat it cold. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the fridge before reheating to stop the base drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
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Jenna says:
I’ve never been brave enough to make my own pizza dough, but I made this tonight and it was delicious. Thank you!
Calida says:
Delicious! I’ll make this again !
Lauren says:
Dough was dense and did not cook through in suggested time whilst the toppings were browned nicely. Don’t recommend