Spiced Lamb with Feta and Chargrilled Baby Gem Salad and Lemon Pilaf

Pan-seared spiced lamb served with a warm feta and grilled lettuce salad alongside a zesty lemon mint rice pilaf.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 828.2 kcals 1656.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 74.6 grams 149.2 grams
Fat 41.4 grams 82.8 grams
Protein 39.2 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
100
g
Feta Cheese
crumbled
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest and juice only
1
piece
Lemon
zest only for pilaf
GrainsCereals
Liquids
300
ml
Meat
200
g
Lamb
canon of lamb
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
1
tsp
Oregano
dried
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
2
tbsp
Mint
chopped fresh
OilsFats
5
ml
Olive Oil
dash for rubbing lamb
15
ml
Olive Oil
for dressing salad
15
ml
Olive Oil
for pilaf
Vegetables
1
piece
Baby Gem Lettuce
leaves separated
1
tbsp
Kalamata Olives
stones removed, chopped
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped

Steps

  • Rub the lamb with cinnamon, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  • Fry the lamb in a hot griddle pan for 4 minutes per side until golden-brown.
  • Rest the meat for five minutes then cut into thick slices.
  • Toss lettuce leaves in oil and griddle for 20 seconds per side until tender.
  • Mix grilled lettuce with feta, lemon zest, juice, olives, and oil.
  • Sauté onion and garlic in a saucepan until softened.
  • Stir in rice and lemon zest to coat with oil.
  • Gradually add hot chicken stock while stirring until absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Season the pilaf and stir in the chopped mint.
  • Plate the salad, top with sliced lamb, and serve pilaf on the side.