Lamb Rump with Bean Salad, Chimichurri and Feta

Lamb Rump with Bean Salad, Chimichurri and Feta

Ready in 30 minutes Serves 3
This dish most recently appeared in My Gourmet (4 Nights For 2) on Sunday, February 11, 2018.

Alternately, cook lamb on BBQ for 3-4 minutes each side for medium (depending on thickness), or cooked to your liking.


Ingredients

Lamb Rump and Bulgur Wheat

  • 300g lamb rump (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon lamb spice
  • ½ cup bulgur wheat
  • ½ teaspoon lamb spice
  • ½ cup boiling water

Bean Salad

  • 100g green beans
  • 250g frozen peas
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber, peeled into long, thin ribbons
  • 50g lemon dressing

To Serve

  • 2-3 tablespoons chimichurri mayo
  • 50g feta cheese
  • ½ lemon, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons picked mint leaves

Steps

  1. Bring a small pot of salted water to the boil. Bring a half kettle to the boil. Prepare vegetables. Preheat BBQ grill to medium (if using). Pat lamb dry and season. Place in a bowl with a drizzle of oil and first measure of lamb spice. Coat well and set aside to marinate.
  2. Add bulgur wheat, second measure of lamb spice, boiling water and a pinch of salt to a heat-proof bowl. Cover and leave to soak for about 8 minutes, until grains are tender. Fluff up grains with a fork, season and set aside to cool.
  3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium fry-pan on mediumhigh heat. Cook lamb for 3-4 minutes each side for medium (depending on thickness), or until cooked to your liking. Set aside, covered, to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  4. Cook green beans and peas in pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and tender. Drain and rinse under cold tap to cool down.
  5. Place beans and peas in a bowl, along with all remaining bean salad ingredients. Season and set aside.
  6. To serve, spoon chimichurri mayo onto plates and spread out using the back of a spoon. Top with bulgur wheat and bean salad. Top with slices of lamb rump, sprinkle over feta and squeeze over a wedge of lemon. Garnish with mint leaves.

Nutritional Information

Energy 2367 kj
566 kcal
Protein 29.3g
Carbohydrate 22.6g
Fat 38.5g