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Moroccan Lamb With Ancient Grain Salad & Lemon Yoghurt

Moroccan Lamb With Ancient Grain Salad & Lemon Yoghurt

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Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g lamb fillets back strap
  • 1 tbsp moroccan spice blend
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • sea salt & cracked black pepper
  • 0.333 cup greek yoghurt
  • 0.5 lemon juice squeezed
  • 250 g ancient grains precooked pouch
  • 1 lebanese cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
  • 0.5 cup parsley leaves chopped
  • 0.5 cup mint leaves chopped
  • 0.333 cup toasted nuts I used silvered almonds & pepitas
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese or goat's cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 lemon juice squeezed

Instructions
 

  • Coat the lamb fillets in the moroccan seasoning and olive oil. Season well.
    300 g lamb fillets, 1 tbsp moroccan spice blend, 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Cook the lamb in a frying pan over medium–high heat for 2–3 minutes each side (depending on their size). Remove and let rest.
    300 g lamb fillets
  • For the lemon yoghurt: Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and season well.
    0.333 cup greek yoghurt, 0.5 lemon
  • For the salad: Combine the ancient grains, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, herbs, nuts and feta. Add the olive oil and lemon juice and toss to combine.
    250 g ancient grains, 1 lebanese cucumber, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 0.5 cup parsley leaves, 0.5 cup mint leaves, 0.5 cup feta cheese, 0.333 cup toasted nuts, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 0.5 lemon
  • To serve, place the ancient grain salad in two bowls. Slice the lamb and place on top. Drizzle with the lemon yoghurt.
    250 g ancient grains, 300 g lamb fillets, 0.333 cup greek yoghurt

Notes

  • You can swap the lamb for beef, chicken or pork fillet.
  • You can swap the ancient grain pouch for canned chickpeas, a brown rice pouch or a quinoa pouch.
  • You can use any nut or seed you like or leave them out all together.

Keywords

Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Protein: Lamb/Veal
Egg Free, Gluten Free, Lamb
Allergen: Egg-free, Gluten Free
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