Lamb steaks with beetroot and fig Israeli couscous

Author: Nadia Lim

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

Serves: 4

Time to make: 35 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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1 large or 2 small red onions, sliced

1 ½ cups Israeli couscous

2 beetrootbeetsX, peeled, grated

1 cup liquid salt-reduced beef stock

1 ½ cups water

1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar

lemon juice, to taste

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

6-8 dried figs, chopped

handful fresh mint, chopped

handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

4 lamb leg steaks (500g), at room temperature

250g green beans or 4 large handfuls spinach, chopped

Instructions

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1 Heat a frying pan with a little olive oil. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes or until onions start to caramelise. Add couscous and fry for a few minutes until lightly toasted. Add beetroot, stock, water and balsamic. Lower heat, cover and cook on a low heat for 10 minutes or until couscous is tender. Season to taste with salt, pepper, lemon juice and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Mix through figs and herbs just before serving.

2 Lightly oil steaks and season with salt and pepper. Pan-fry for 2-3 minutes each side for medium- rare. Rest steaks for a few minutes.

3 Lightly steam or microwave green beans or spinach.

4 Slice steaks to serve. Divide beetroot couscous among plates and top with steak slices and greens. Pour over any lamb juices from the pan.

Serving suggestion

Serve this main following an entrée of Rosemary roasted pear bruschetta – gourmet two-course entertaining for four people at a low cost!

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free stock and use brown rice instead of couscous.

HFG tip

Israeli couscous is sometimes called Mediterranean couscous and is often found in the specialist aisle or with standard couscous.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 0.00cal

Kilojoules 2280kJ

Protein 37g

Total fat 15g

–Saturated fat 5g

Carbohydrates 65g

–Sugars 26g

Dietary fibre 12g

Sodium 450mg

Calcium 200mg

Iron 5.5mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.