Lamb Backstrap with Giant Couscous Cannellini Beans, Broccoli & Mint Jelly

By Market Magazine
LAMB BACKSTRAP WITH GIANT COUSCOUS, CANNELLINI BEANS, BROCCOLI AND MINT JELLY

LAMB BACKSTRAP WITH GIANT COUSCOUS, CANNELLINI BEANS, BROCCOLI AND MINT JELLY

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Serves

4

Preparation

15

minutes
Cooking Time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 500 500 -850g lamb backstrap

  • 1 1 broccoli head

  • 400 g 400 cannellini beans

  • 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 giant couscous

  • 1 1 lemon

  • 75 g 75 mixed nuts

  • 185 g 185 mint jelly

  • FROM YOUR PANTRY
  • Salt and pepper

  • 1/2 Tbsp 1/2 Moroccan spice mix

  • Olive oil

Method

  • Bring large pot with salted water to the boil.
  • Pat dry lamb backstrap and season with salt, pepper and a sprinkle of Moroccan spice mix. Drizzle with olive oil and rub in well.
  • Cut broccoli florets and drain cannellini beans, rinsing them under tap water for a couple of seconds.
  • Cook broccoli in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then remove from water using a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate to cool. Reserve water to cook couscous.
  • Bring large frying pan to high heat. Drizzle with olive oil and sear lamb for approximately 2 minutes on each side, including the lateral sides.
  • Place in oven and cook for 10-15 minutes depending on size and how you like it cooked. Remove from oven and rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Add couscous to reserved boiling water and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked. Drain well and place in salad bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Roughly chop mixed nuts and add to bowl with couscous. Then roughly chop broccoli and add to bowl. Add cannellini beans and toss through.
  • In small bowl, add 1 ½Tbsp of mint jelly and 1 Tbsp of boiling water. Mix through using a whisk and add to couscous salad. Toss well and set aside.
  • Finely slice lamb and serve with extra mint jelly beside plates and with couscous salad.

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