Lamb Rump with Bean Salad, Chimichurri and Feta
Ready in 30 minutes
• Serves 3
This dish most recently appeared in My Gourmet (4 Nights For 2) on Sunday, February 11, 2018.
This dish most recently appeared in My Gourmet (4 Nights For 2) on Sunday, February 11, 2018.
Alternately, cook lamb on BBQ for 3-4 minutes each side for medium (depending on thickness), or cooked to your liking.
Ingredients
Lamb Rump and Bulgur Wheat
- 300g lamb rump (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon lamb spice
- ½ cup bulgur wheat
- ½ teaspoon lamb spice
- ½ cup boiling water
Bean Salad
- 100g green beans
- 250g frozen peas
- 1 Lebanese cucumber, peeled into long, thin ribbons
- 50g lemon dressing
To Serve
- 2-3 tablespoons chimichurri mayo
- 50g feta cheese
- ½ lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons picked mint leaves
Steps
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Bring a small pot of salted water to the boil. Bring a half kettle to the boil. Prepare vegetables. Preheat BBQ grill to medium (if using). Pat lamb dry and season. Place in a bowl with a drizzle of oil and first measure of lamb spice. Coat well and set aside to marinate.
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Add bulgur wheat, second measure of lamb spice, boiling water and a pinch of salt to a heat-proof bowl. Cover and leave to soak for about 8 minutes, until grains are tender. Fluff up grains with a fork, season and set aside to cool.
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Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium fry-pan on mediumhigh heat. Cook lamb for 3-4 minutes each side for medium (depending on thickness), or until cooked to your liking. Set aside, covered, to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
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Cook green beans and peas in pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and tender. Drain and rinse under cold tap to cool down.
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Place beans and peas in a bowl, along with all remaining bean salad ingredients. Season and set aside.
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To serve, spoon chimichurri mayo onto plates and spread out using the back of a spoon. Top with bulgur wheat and bean salad. Top with slices of lamb rump, sprinkle over feta and squeeze over a wedge of lemon. Garnish with mint leaves.
Nutritional Information
Energy |
2367 kj 566 kcal |
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Protein | 29.3g |
Carbohydrate | 22.6g |
Fat | 38.5g |