Easy Scotch Lamb Pilaf

  • Prep 28 mins
  • Cook 15 mins
  • Serves 4

Nutrition

  • Energy 598kcal
  • Fats 20g
  • Sat Fat 4.2g
  • Carbs 60g
  • Fibre 13g
  • Protein 39g

Ingredients

Cooking Method

How it's done:

  • 1
    Heat half the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion, stirring for 2 minutes.
  • 2
    Add the lemon juice, lower the heat, cover and gently cook for 15 minutes until softened and pink.
  • 3
    Turn off the heat, add the lemon rind, apricots, cinnamon and a little seasoning, re-cover and leave to stand.
  • 4
    Put the lamb in a bowl and mix in the cumin, honey and a little seasoning.
  • 5
    Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and stir fry the lamb for 6-7 minutes until just cooked through. Cover and leave to stand whilst finishing the pilaf.
  • 6
    Add the quinoa and lentils to the fruity onion mixture. Stir, and heat for 3-4 minutes until thoroughly hot. Then mix in the lamb, and heat through for a further 1 minutes.
  • 7
    Add to serving plates and sprinkle with mint and pomegranate seeds to garnish.
  • 8
    Accompany with low fat natural yogurt and fresh lemon.

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