There’s a wonderful flavour of North Africa in this griddled lamb recipe. Served with a date, spinach and pistachio bulgur wheat salad, it’s impressive but oh-so easy to make.
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted and lightly crushed
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1 tbsp runny honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 x 125g lamb leg steaks, trimmed
For the bulgur wheat salad
- 200g bulgur wheat
- 300ml chicken stock, hot
- 50g pitted dates, chopped
- 50g baby spinach, shredded
- 15g pistachio nuts, chopped
- Grated zest and juice of ½ lemon, plus extra wedges to serve
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Method
- In a large non-metallic bowl, combine the cumin, coriander, mint, honey and oil. Season and add the lamb. Turn to coat in the marinade and set aside for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, put the bulgur wheat in a bowl and add the stock. Cover and set aside for 20 minutes or until the grains are tender. Fluff up with a fork and add the remaining salad ingredients. Season.
- Heat a large griddle pan over a medium-high heat until searing hot. Scrape off and discard the excess marinade from the lamb, add to the hot pan and cook for 2-3 minutes each side for medium. Remove from the heat and rest for 5 minutes.
- Divide the salad between 4 plates. Slice the lamb and arrange on top. Serve with extra lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- 477kcals Calories
- 16g (0.8g saturated) Fat
- 35.4g Protein
- 51.3g (11.8g sugars) Carbs
- 0.5g Salt
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