Lamb Leg Steak with Asparagus, Pesto and Basil

Lamb Leg Steak with Asparagus, Pesto and Basil

Ready in 35 minutes Serves 1
This dish most recently appeared in My Classic (5 Meals For 1) on Sunday, November 18, 2018.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 pack potatoes
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • ½ pack cherry tomatoes
  • 1 pack basil pesto

Feta Whip

  • 30g feta cheese
  • 1 Tbsp milk

Lamb

  • 1 pack lamb leg steak

To Serve

  • 1 bunch basil leaves

Steps

  1. Prep and cook vegetables Preheat oven to 220°C. Preheat BBQ grill to medium-high (if using). Dice potatoes 2cm, then toss on a lined oven tray with a small drizzle of oil. Season and roast in oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove tray from oven and add asparagus and tomatoes. Return to oven and cook for 6-8 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  2. Make feta whip Crumble feta cheese into a small bowl and whisk with milk, until smooth. Season with pepper.
  3. Cook lamb Pat lamb dry and season. When vegetables have been added to tray, heat a small drizzle of oil in a small fry-pan, on medium-high heat. Cook lamb in pan for 2-3 minutes each side (for medium), or until cooked to your liking. Alternatively, cook lamb on BBQ. Rest, covered, for a few of minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
  4. Finish vegetables When vegetables are cooked, stir through basil pesto and season.
  5. Serve vegetables topped with lamb, 1 Tbsp feta whip and basil.

Nutritional Information

Energy 2952 kj
706 kcal
Protein 39.5g
Carbohydrate 32.0g
Fat 45.9g