Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion (peeled and finely chopped)
  • 1/2 pound ground lamb
  • 1/2 cup peeled (seeded, and chopped canned plum tomatoes)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste or harissa
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • large pinch each cinnamon, allspice and cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoons red pepper or chili flakes
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup roasted cocoa nibs
  • 4 ounces fontina cheese (grated)
  • 2 ounces mozzarella cheese (grated)

Instruction

  • In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil and the minced garlic. Set aside.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet and cook the onions until soft and translucent. Add the lamb, tomatoes, tomato paste (or harissa), parsley, pine nuts, spices, and season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Cook slowly for 10 minutes (uncovered).
  • Remove from heat and add a squeeze or two of fresh lemon juice and let cool to room temperature. Once cooled, stir in the cocoa nibs.