LAMB STEAKS WITH MOROCCAN SPICED RICE

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Try these lamb steaks with a Moroccan flavour

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

100g basmati rice
½ stock cube or 1 tsp stock powder
4-6 lamb chops, depending on size, or 2 lamb leg steaks
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , chopped
1 tbsp pine nuts
1 tsp each ground cumin and coriander
4 dried apricots , chopped
chopped parsley or coriander
1 lemon , cut into wedges

Steps:

Put the rice in a pan with water to generously cover, and add the stock cube or powder. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10-12 mins, until the rice is tender. Drain well.
Heat the grill and season the steaks or chops. Grill for 3-4 mins on each side until cooked to your liking.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and fry gently for 5 mins until lightly coloured. Add the garlic and pine nuts, then fry until the nuts are lightly toasted. Stir in the spices, then add the apricots and rice and mix well, heating everything through. Stir through the parsley or coriander and serve with the steaks or chops, adding the lemon wedges for squeezing over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium