Lamb Steaks With Moroccan Spiced Rice
This delectable dish combines tender lamb with fragrant spices, sweet apricots, and nutty pine nuts, all served alongside fluffy basmati rice infused with savory flavors. The warm aroma and flavors will transport you to a cozy countryside kitchen, making it a delightful meal for any occasion.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 100g basmati rice
- ½ stock cube or 1 tsp stock powder
- 4-6 lamb chops, depending on size, or 2 lamb leg steaks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion , chopped
- 1 garlic clove , chopped
- 1 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 tsp each ground cumin and coriander
- 4 dried apricots , chopped
- chopped parsley or coriander
- 1 lemon , cut into wedges
Instructions
- Put the rice in a pan with water to generously cover, and add the stock cube or powder. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10-12 mins, until the rice is tender. Drain well.
- Heat the grill and season the steaks or chops. Grill for 3-4 mins on each side until cooked to your liking.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and fry gently for 5 mins until lightly coloured. Add the garlic and pine nuts, then fry until the nuts are lightly toasted. Stir in the spices, then add the apricots and rice and mix well, heating everything through. Stir through the parsley or coriander and serve with the steaks or chops, adding the lemon wedges for squeezing over.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition
- Calories: 635 calories
- Fat Content: 31 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 11 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 56 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 12 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 37 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.3 milligram of sodium
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