

Seared lamb with mint pea mash and roasted tomatoes
Ingredients
- cooking spray oil
- 2 x 250g lamb back straps
- 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, plus extra, to drizzle
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 3 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ lemon, 1 teaspoon zest
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 4 cups baby spinach
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Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 200ºC.Spray a large frying pan with oil and place over a high heat. Add lamb and sear for 2 minutes each side until brown all over. Transfer to a baking tray and roast for 6-8 minutes (depending on thickness). Remove from oven. Cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes.
2 Place tomatoes cut side up on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Drizzle with balsamic, season with black pepper and roast for 10 minutes or until wilted. Transfer to a bowl and add half the mint.
3 Meanwhile, cook peas in a large saucepan of boiling water for 2-3 minutes or until bright green and tender. Drain well. Blend peas with a stick blender or in a food processor. Add olive oil, lemon zest, garlic and the remaining mint. Process a little, leaving some texture.
4 Slice lamb in 1cm-thick slices. Divide lamb, mash and tomatoes among serving plates. Drizzle with extra balsamic and serve.
Serving suggestion
Spinach and bread rolls
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 177 cal
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Kilojoules 740 kJ
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Protein 7 g
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Total fat 12 g
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Saturated fat 5 g
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Carbohydrates 10 g
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Sugar 7 g
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Dietary fibre 3 g
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Sodium 450 mg
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Calcium 150 mg
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Iron 1 mg
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