Barbecued butternut and lamb salad
Reviewed by our expert panelServes: 2
Time to make: 30 mins
Total cost: $13.60 / $6.80 per serve
(at time of publication)
Units: Metric | Imperial (US)
Ingredients
- 200g butternut squash, in 1cm slices
- 1 red capsicum, seeds removed and cut in 2cm chunks
- spray oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 250g lamb leg steaks
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (see tip)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cups baby spinach or rocketarugulaX
- 50g crumbled feta
Instructions
- Preheat barbecue grill to medium-high. Spray butternut and capsicum with oil, sprinkle with smoked paprika and cook on the grill until tender (about 8-10 minutes). Alternatively, roast veges in a hot oven until tender.
- Cook lamb steaks on the grill until medium-rare (about 2 minutes each side). Remove from heat and set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly.
- In a large bowl, combine pomegranate molasses, sesame oil and lemon juice. Add roasted vegetables, lamb and rocket. Mix gently to combine.
- To serve, divide salad between 2 plates, drizzled with any meat juices and with feta sprinkled over.
Variations
Make it gluten free: Check paprika is gluten free.
HFG tip
Find pomegranate molasses at specialty grocery stores.
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Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 411cal
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Kilojoules 1720kJ
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Protein 35g
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Total fat 20g
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–Saturated fat 6g
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Carbohydrates 20g
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–Sugars 15g
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Dietary fibre 5g
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Sodium 440mg
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Calcium 250mg
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Iron 4mg
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.
Author: Niki Bezzant - Editor-at-large
Photographer: Melanie Jenkins
First published: Feb 2018
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