Lamb with Olive & Cauliflower Pilaf
- 10min prep
- 20min cook
- 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 (about 620g) lamb backstraps 
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin 
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander 
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets 
- 120g marinated green olives with chilli & garlic, halved 
- 2 tablespoons currants 
- 1 large lemon, rind finely grated, juiced 
- 1 teaspoon honey 
- 3 green shallots, thinly sliced 
- 1 cup firmly packed mixed fresh herbs (such as parsley, coriander and mint) 
- Greek-style yoghurt, to serve (optional) 
- Pine nuts, toasted, to serve 
Directions
- Place lamb on a plate. Add 2 teaspoons oil, 1 teaspoon cumin and 1 teaspoon coriander. Season. Turn to coat. Set aside to marinate. 
- Meanwhile, process cauliflower in a food processor until finely chopped. Heat remaining oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add olives and currants. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add lemon rind and remaining cumin and coriander. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the cauliflower. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Season well. Add half the lemon juice. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until just tender. Set aside to cool slightly. 
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook lamb, turning, for 6 minutes for medium or until cooked to your liking. Remove pan from heat. Drizzle with honey and remaining lemon juice. Set aside for 3 minutes to rest. Slice lamb. 
- Stir the shallot and herbs into cauliflower mixture. Divide among plates. Top with lamb and yoghurt, if using, and drizzle with pan juices. Sprinkle with pine nuts. 
