Packed with veg and warming flavours, this one-pot wonder with be a sure fire winner for the whole family.
Mediterranean Vegetables with Lamb and Couscous
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 250g lean lamb fillet, trimmed of any fat and thinly sliced
- 140g shallots, halved
- 2 large courgettes, cut into chunks
- ½ tsp each ground cumin, paprika and ground coriander
- 1 red pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 orange pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 garlic clove, sliced
- 150ml vegetable stock
- 250g cherry tomatoes
- handful coriander leaves, roughly chopped
- 320g couscous
Steps
- Step 1
Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan. Cook the lamb and shallots over a high heat for 2-3 mins until golden. Add the courgettes and stir-fry for 3-4 mins until beginning to soften.
- Step 2
Add the spices and toss well, then add the peppers and garlic. Reduce the heat and cook over a moderate heat for 4-5 mins until they start to soften.
- Step 3
Pour in the stock and stir to coat. Add the tomatoes, season, then cover with a lid and simmer for 15 mins, stirring occasionally until the veg are tender.
- Step 4
Pour the couscous into a bowl, adding any herbs and spices you fancy. Add 400ml of boiling water, cover and leave to soak for 5 minutes.
- Step 5
Stir the coriander through the veg and serve with the couscous.
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By The Healthy Employee
- Servings: 4
- Meals or Courses: Mains
- Dish Type: Roast
- Special Diet: Dairy Free
- Seasons and Occasions: AutumnEasterNew Year's EveWinter
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- Ratings:
- Created: January 10, 2015
