Lemon & Herb Lamb with Roasted Vegetables

This recipe has a few key ingredients which are good for your health:
Lamb ? rich in iron + B vitamins (great for energy)
Olive oil ? anti-inflammatory fats
Garlic + herbs ? support digestion + immunity
Roasted veg ? fibre for gut health
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
How to Make the Lamb:
- 400–500g lamb backstrap or cutlets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano or rosemary
- Sea salt + black pepper
How to Make the Vegetables:
- 1 zucchini (sliced)
- 1 capsicum (chopped)
- 1 cup pumpkin or sweet potato (cubed)
- 1 red onion (wedges)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt + pepper
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Toss vegetables with olive oil, salt and pepper ? roast for 25–30 mins until golden.
- While that cooks, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and herbs ? rub over the lamb.
- Heat a pan over medium-high ? cook lamb:
- 3–4 mins each side (backstrap, medium)
- or until cooked to your liking
- Rest the lamb for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Serve with roasted vegetables and drizzle with extra lemon if desired.
