Peri-Peri Lamb Leg Steak

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
21 mins
Total time
31 mins
Peri-Peri Lamb Leg Steaks
Ingredients
  • 100g lean boneless lamb leg steak,, trimmed of visible fat
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon prepared peri-peri seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon rapeseed oil

For the citrus dressing:

  • Zest and juice of ½ small lemon
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon freshly chopped parsley (optional)

For the spicy rice:

  • 25g frozen peas
  • 50g canned sweetcorn and red peppers in water,, drained
  • 1 x 250g pack wholegrain golden vegetable microwave rice pouch

To serve:

  • 60g tenderstem broccoli,, trimmed and steamed

To garnish:

  • Small handful freshly chopped red chillies
Method
  1. Add ½ teaspoon of the peri-peri seasoning and oil to a small bowl, stir together to combine and brush over the lamb leg steak on both sides.

  2. For the citrus dressing, combine all the ingredients in a bowl, lightly whisk together and set aside.

  3. For the spicy rice, put the frozen and canned vegetables into a heatproof bowl.  Cover with boiling water and set aside until required. 

  4. Heat a non-stick griddle or frying pan over moderate heat until hot. Add the lamb and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until any meat juices run clear. Transfer to a warm plate to rest for 2-3 minutes. 

  5. Microwave the golden rice according to the packet instructions. Transfer 125g of the hot rice to a warmed bowl, drain the frozen vegetables and gently stir through the rice with ¼ or ½ teaspoon of the remaining peri-peri seasoning, to taste. 

  6. Slice the lamb and arrange in the bowl with the spicy rice and the steamed broccoli.  Finish with a drizzle of the citrus dressing and fresh chillies before serving.

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Nutrition

Each serving provides:

% of an adult’s reference intake

EnergyFatSaturatesSugarsSalt
405kcal20%13g19%4.4g22%5.8g6%0.73g12%
CarbsFibreProtein
38g15%8.1g34%28g56%

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