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Spiced lamb and bulgur pilaf recipe

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This hearty pilaf recipe swaps rice for bulgur wheat, and simmers slowly in a tangy tomato, garlic and onion stock, giving a wonderfully fluffy base for succulent seared lamb steak. Scattered with flaked almonds, mint and pomegranate seeds, this delicious dinner idea for two tastes as good as it looks. See method

Serves 2
10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook, plus resting
562 calories / serving
Dairy-free

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil, plus 1 tsp
1 red onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tbsp tomato purée
130g bulgur wheat
60g spinach
300g pack lamb leg steaks
10g flaked almonds, toasted (optional)
20g pomegranate seeds
5g fresh mint leaves, larger ones shredded
4 tbsp Greek-style yogurt, to serve (optional)

If you don't have red onions, try using white, brown or spring onions

Each serving contains

Energy
2360kj
562kcal 28%
Fat
21g 30%
Saturates
7g 34%
Sugars
6g 6%
Salt
0.6g 9%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 57.2g Protein 39g Fibre 6.2g

Method

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a lidded saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 mins until soft. Add the garlic, mix well and cook for 30 secs until fragrant.
Put the tomato purée in a measuring jug and whisk in 250ml boiling water. Add the bulgur wheat to the pan with the onion and mix well. Pour in the tomato mixture and stir together. Bring to the boil, cover, reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 mins until the liquid has been absorbed and the bulgur wheat is cooked through. Remove from the heat and stir in the spinach. Cover and set aside for 5 mins to wilt, then season and mix well.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp oil in a frying pan over a high heat. Season the lamb steaks on both sides and fry for 1½ mins to sear. Turn over, reduce the heat to medium and fry for 3-4 mins until just cooked through. Transfer to a board to rest for 2 mins, then slice.
To serve, divide the bulgur wheat between 2 plates and top with the lamb. Scatter over the almonds, pomegranate seeds and mint. Serve with a spoonful of yogurt, if you like.

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