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Garlic & Herb Lamb with Israeli Couscous

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Garlic & Herb Lamb with Israeli Couscous

Seasoned lean lamb with Israeli couscous makes a tasty and healthy meal which is sure to impress your family and friends.

Serves:
2 as a main, or 4 as a starter
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Marinating Time:
1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup rice bran oil
  • 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Gregg's Garlic and Herb Sea Salt
  • 200g lamb fillet or strip loin
  • 2 Tbsp roughly chopped raw almonds
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • 3/4 cup Israeli couscous
  • 1 Tbsp oil, extra

Method

Place the oil, vinegar and brown sugar in a jug. Mix well then remove ¼ cup and set aside for the dressing.

Into the remaining portion add 1 Tablespoon of Gregg's Garlic and Herb Sea Salt. Place this in a dish or plastic bag with the lamb fillet and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Add the remaining Tablespoon of Gregg's Garlic and Herb Sea Salt to the dressing mixture. Stir in the parsley and almonds and set aside.

Bring a saucepan of water to the boil, add the couscous cook at a rolling boil for 12-15 minutes or until al dente. Drain and mix through the parsley and almond dressing.

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

While the couscous is cooking, heat the extra oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb fillet on all sides and then place on a piece of foil in an oven-proof dish. Bake in the preheated for a further 10 - 15 minutes or until it is done to your liking.

Remove the lamb from the oven and wrap it in foil. Allow to rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve beside the flavoured couscous.

Hints & Tips

If Israeli couscous is unavailable use another small pasta shape eg. Risone, orzo, fregola.

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Garlic & Herb Lamb with Israeli Couscous

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