Lamb Cutlets With Lentil Feta Salad Recipes

LAMB WITH LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon each lemon zest, dried mint and salt, and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the lentils and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the remaining lemon zest and juice, the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, pita chips, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Wipe out the skillet and return to high heat. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper and rub all over with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon dried mint. Add 2 chops to the skillet and cook, turning once, until well browned, 4 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 2 chops.
• Divide the lamb chops among plates. Serve with the lentil salad and yogurt sauce.

HARISSA LAMB & LENTIL SALAD WITH WHIPPED FETA

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the ground lamb with the cumin seeds and 2 teaspoons of the harissa paste and the parsley. Season well and shape into 12 small patties.
• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the patties for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
• Meanwhile massage the kale with half the extra-virgin olive oil to soften it. Season with salt and pepper and tip into a bowl. Warm the lentils according to the packet instructions and add to the kale along with the rest of the extra-virgin olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and some seasoning.
• Whip the feta and yogurt together with a fork or whisk until creamy. Swirl through the rest of the harissa and season with plenty of black pepper. Serve the lamb patties with the lentils and a dollop of the whipped feta.

LAMB CHOPS WITH DATES, FETA AND TAHINI

Steps:

• In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, combine 1/3 cup oil, the cumin, 2 garlic cloves, the Aleppo pepper and half the lemon juice. Add lamb, turn to coat, cover baking dish and chill for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
• In a blender, combine remaining garlic clove, 3 tablespoons oil, the tahini, the yogurt, salt and pepper to taste, and 3 tablespoons water. Blend until it has the consistency of thick heavy cream, adding more water or adjusting seasoning if necessary. Set aside.
• Heat a grill, grill pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Remove lamb from marinade, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes on each side for rare. If you'd like, prop each lamb chop on its fatty side to briefly sear it, around 30 seconds. Transfer to a cutting board to rest.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk to combine the remaining scant 3 tablespoons oil, the vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Toss with dates, feta, mint and dill. Place on serving platter, top with lamb, and drizzle with tahini dressing. Garnish with extra herbs and sumac, and serve with remaining tahini sauce on the side. Serve immediately.

LAMB CHOPS WITH GRIDDLED COURGETTE & FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a griddle over a high heat. Mix 1 tbsp oil with the thyme and seasoning, and brush over the lamb chops. Cook the chops for 3-4 mins each side, then stand them up and griddle the fat for 1-2 mins. Remove to a plate, wrap in foil and leave to rest.
• Brush the courgettes with the remaining oil and season. Griddle for 2-3 mins each side until they are soft and have griddle marks - you may need to do this in 2 batches. Meanwhile, cook the mangetout for 2-3 mins in a medium pan of boiling water. Drain and tip into a large bowl with the courgettes. To make a dressing, mix the vinegar, mustard, chilli flakes (if using), mint and basil. Toss the courgettes and mangetout in the dressing. Crumble over the feta and serve the veg with the lamb chops.

GRILLED MARINATED LAMB CUTLETS

Steps:

• Mix together the pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, olive oil and chilli powder, then toss the cutlets in it. Cover and leave in a cool place for 2-3 hrs.
• When you are ready, heat the grill to high. Lift the cutlets out of the marinade and scrape what is left into a bowl. Mix the yogurt into the leftover marinade and add 1 tsp salt. Brush some of the mix over the cutlets on both sides and place on the grill tray - make sure it's about 5cm below the grill. Cook for 2-3 mins each side, brushing with additional yogurt mix when turning. The cutlets should be browned and just beginning to scorch. Serve with lemon wedges.

HERBED LAMB CUTLETS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the peppers, sweet potato, courgettes and onion on a large baking tray and drizzle over the oil. Season with lots of ground black pepper. Roast for 25 mins.
• Meanwhile, trim the lamb of as much fat as possible. Mix the herbs with a few twists of ground black pepper and pat all over the lamb.
• Take the vegetables out of the oven, turn over and push to one side of the tray. Place the cutlets on the hot tray and return to the oven for 10 mins.
• Turn the cutlets and cook for a further 10 mins or until the vegetables and lamb are tender and lightly charred. Mix everything on the tray and serve.

LAMB CHOPS WITH FETA

Steps:

• Brown the chops in their own fat on both sides.
• Press the clove of garlic through a press directly over the chops; sprinkle chops with oregano, lemon juice and pepper to taste.
• Slice feta into strips and arrange on top of chops. Cover; reduce heat so chops simmer and cook about 20 minutes, until chops are tender.