LAMB CUTLETs & wild rocket COUSCOUS SALAD WITH TZATZIKI DRESSING

Marinade the lamb cutlets:

Chop the rosemary and thyme. In a bowl add the olive oil, rosemary thyme, garlic and lemon juice. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Place the lamb cutlets into the mixture to marinade for 30 minutes. Set aside.

Prepare the squash:

Peel and cut the squash into cubes. Place the cubes into a bowl, toss with a drizzle of olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a baking tray, bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 180°C until soft. Remove from the oven set aside.

Prepare the couscous:

To prepare the couscous. Boil the vegetable stock. Add the couscous into a bowl, pour over the hot stock and cover the bowl with a plate for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove the plate, using a fork fluff up the couscous. Combine the olive oil and lemon juice. Mix the olive oil and lemon through the couscous. Set aside.

Prepare Tzatziki:

Grate the cucumber. Using your hands squeeze out any excess water from the cucumber. In a bowl combine the grated cumber, Greek yogurt, dill, garlic and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Cooking lamb cutlets:

Heat a griddle pan or BBQ to medium to high heat. Sear the lamb cutlets on either side for 2-3 minutes. The Lamb cutlets should be still pink inside. Set aside to rest for 5-10 minutes.

To assemble:

In a large bowl, gently toss to combine the wild rocket, roasted squash, couscous, feta cheese and almonds, Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish. Lay the lamb cutlets on top. Add a few generous dollops of tzatziki on top. Garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve the extra tzatziki on the size.

WILD ROCKET

Peppery, nutty and full of flavour. Try tossing this zingy leaf through your favourite salad, add to a pizza or mix through pasta to amp up the taste.

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SQUASH

Our squash’s unique chestnut flavour and vibrant colour enhances any meal. Use it in delicious soups, pastas, and pies, or bake it into moist cakes and breads.

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Roasted squash

• ¼ LeaderBrand Squash
• 1 tsp oregano
• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive oil

Couscous

• 200g couscous
• 315ml vegetable stock
• 50ml olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon

Tzatziki

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• ¼ cucumber grated
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Lamb cutlets

• 8 x lamb cutlets or chops
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1 sprig thyme
• ½ tsp oregano
• 2 cloves garlic
• ¼ cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Assembling ingredients

• 2 large handfuls LeaderBrand Wild Rocket
• 80g feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds
• Fresh mint leaves