Spiced lamb and cauliflower with quinoa and lentils
serves
4
Spiced lamb and cauliflower with quinoa and lentils
Pairing juicy lamb fillets with roasted cauliflower and sweet pomegranates is a perfect harmony of flavours.
Ingredients (12)
- ½ cup (100g) tri-colour quinoa
- ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil, plus extra ¼ cup (60ml)
- ½ cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 tsp each turmeric, paprika & ground coriander
- 440g can brown lentils, rinsed, drained
- Seeds of 1 pomegranate
- 200g baby spinach leaves
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 bunch mint, leaves picked, roughly chopped, smaller leaves reserved to serve
- 6 (500g) lamb fillets, trimmed
- ¼ cup (60ml) cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.
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1.Cook quinoa according to packet instructions, allow to cool, then fluff with a fork. Heat 2 tbs oil in a large frypan over medium-high heat, add cauliflower and cook, stirring regularly, for 8 minutes or until just tender and golden. Add half the spices and ½ tsp salt flakes, and cook, stirring regularly, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Set aside to cool, then transfer to a large bowl with quinoa, lentils, pomegranate seeds, spinach, spring onion and mint. Set aside.
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2.Combine remaining spices and remaining 1 tbs oil in a bowl and add lamb, turning to coat. Set aside.
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3.To prepare dressing, combine the vinegar, honey and extra oil in a small bowl and season.
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4.Heat a barbecue or chargrill pan to high heat, add lamb and grill, turning regularly, for 6 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and rest, loosely covered with foil, for 5 minutes. Slice each fillet diagonally into 4 pieces.
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5.Combine dressing and cauliflower mixture, and divide among serving plates. Top with lamb and reserved mint.
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