Honey and harissa lamb steaks with couscous
Couscous is perfect for people with limited time to cook but who want to avoid ready meals. This sweet and spicy lamb with herby couscous is ready in minutes and you can stir in some ready-to-eat chopped dried fruit if you like. The lamb is a good source of protein and easily absorbed iron needed for healthy blood.
Ingredients
Per portion: 415 kcal,20g fat, 25g protein, 35g carbohydrate
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp harissa
2 lamb steaks
100g couscous
175ml hot chicken or vegetable stock
2 tbsp fresh mint
Handful of fresh flat leaf parsley
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
25g pistachios, chopped
Method
Preheat the grill to a high setting.
On a plate, mix the honey and harissa together, then add the lamb steaks and rub them into the mixture to coat all over.
Put the couscous in a bowl and pour over the hot stock. Stir then cover with foil and set aside.
Place the lamb on a baking sheet and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side.
Finely chop the herbs and stir into the couscous with the olive oil and pistachios, and season.
Serve warm with the lamb and drizzle over the juices from the baking sheet.
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