Lemon & Herb Lamb with Roasted Vegetables

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

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
  2. Toss vegetables with olive oil, salt and pepper ? roast for 25–30 mins until golden.
  3. While that cooks, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and herbs ? rub over the lamb.
  4. Heat a pan over medium-high ? cook lamb:
    • 3–4 mins each side (backstrap, medium)
    • or until cooked to your liking
  5. Rest the lamb for 5 minutes, then slice.
  6. Serve with roasted vegetables and drizzle with extra lemon if desired.