Spiced lamb and cauliflower with quinoa and lentils

serves
4
Spiced lamb and cauliflower with quinoa and lentils
Spiced lamb and cauliflower with quinoa and lentils
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

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Method

  • 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.
  • 2.
    Combine remaining spices and remaining 1 tbs oil in a bowl and add lamb, turning to coat. Set aside.
  • 3.
    To prepare dressing, combine the vinegar, honey and extra oil in a small bowl and season.
  • 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.
  • 5.
    Combine dressing and cauliflower mixture, and divide among serving plates. Top with lamb and reserved mint.
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