Lamb with Spiced Lentils
Tender lamb leg steaks served over warming spiced lentils with tomatoes, red onion and fresh coriander. Ready in around 30 minutes, this flavour-packed dish makes a delicious family meal or an easy option for a special occasion.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 271kcal
Ingredients
- 1 x 450g pack of 4 lean boneless lamb leg steaks
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 red onion, peeled, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin or garam masala
- 1 x 400g can green or brown lentils, rinsed, drained
- 1 x 400g can cherry or chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander
Instructions
- Heat half the oil in a large non-stick pan and cook the onions with the cumin or garam masala for 2-3 minutes, or until soft.
- Add the lentils and tomatoes. Season and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir through the herbs.
- Meanwhile, heat a non-stick griddle pan, season the steaks, rub with the remaining oil and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side.
- Arrange the lamb slices on top of the lentil mix, spoon any remaining meat juices from the pan over the lamb and serve with seasonal green vegetables.
Nutrition
Energy: 271kcal | Fat: 9.7g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Carbs: 17.3g | Sugar: 6.2g | Fibre: 5.3g | Protein: 29.7g | Salt: 0.17g | Serving: 285g