Harissa lamb with spiced chickpea salad
Spice up lean meats with harissa, then build on the Moroccan flavours with honey-coatedchickpeas and carrots.
Ingredients
1 tbsp harissa (see note), plus extra to serve750g lamb fillets, trimmed1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil1 bunch baby carrots, halved lengthways
2 carrots, thinly sliced400g can chickpeas, drained1 tsp ground ginger1 tsp ground cuminHandful of coriander leaves1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp honeyLow-fat Greek-style yoghurt, to serve
Instructions
Step. 1
Spread the harissa over the lamb to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a frypan over medium-high heat and cook the lamb, turning, for 2-3 minutes for medium or until browned andcooked to your liking. Rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
Step. 2
Cook carrots in a saucepan of boiling, salted water for 5-6 minutes until tender. Add thechickpeas and cook for 1 minute or until heated through, then drain. Toss with ginger,cumin, coriander, lemon juice, honey and remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
Step. 3
To serve, divide chickpea salad among plates and sprinkle with zest, then top with lamb,