Lamb cutlets with bulgur salad

Name: Lamb cutlets with bulgur salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 courgettes. cut into 5mm (1/4in) slices; 2 mixed peppers, deseeded and cut into wedges; 1 large red onion, peeled and cut into wedges; 250 g (9oz) cherry tomatoes; 1 tsp. dried thyme; 3 tbsp. olive oil; 175 g (6oz) bulgur wheat; 8 lean lamb cutlets, trimmed of excess fat; 1 tsp. zatar seasoning, we used Bart; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 2 tbsp. tahini; 2 tsp. zatar seasoning; juice 1 lemon

This hearty salad is full of Middle Eastern flavours.

By The GH Kitchen TeamPublished: 21 February 2016

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Cooking Notes: about 35min

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Yields:

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Ingredients

2 courgettes. cut into 5mm (1/4in) slices
2 mixed peppers, deseeded and cut into wedges
1 large red onion, peeled and cut into wedges
250 g (9oz) cherry tomatoes
1 tsp. dried thyme
3 Tbsp. olive oil
175 g (6oz) bulgur wheat
8 lean lamb cutlets, trimmed of excess fat
1 tsp. zatar seasoning, we used Bart

For the dressing

2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. tahini
2 tsp. zatar seasoning
juice 1 lemon

Directions

1. Step 1
  Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan) mark 7. In a large shallow roasting tin, toss courgettes, peppers, onion, tomatoes and thyme in 2tbsp of the oil. Season well. Roast for 25min (tossing midway through), until vegetables are tender and beginning to char.
2. Step 2
  Meanwhile, in a large pan, bring bulgur wheat and 1.1 litre (2 pint) water to boil, then cover and simmer 15min. Drain and leave to steam dry for a few min.
3. Step 3
  In a large bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Add cooked veg (reserving tin) and bulgur wheat. Mix and check seasoning. Set aside.
4. Step 4
  Brush lamb with remaining 1tbsp oil and sprinkle over zatar. Arrange in reserved tin and roast in oven for 4-8min per side (depending on how well done you like your lamb). Serve with the bulgur salad.
  
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GH Tip

Zatar (or za’atar) seasoning is a mix of Middle Eastern herbs with sesame seeds and is available in many supermarkets.

Per Serving:

Calories: 485
Fibre: 5 g
Total carbs: 42 g
Sugars: 9 g
Total fat: 25 g
Saturated fat: 3 g
Protein: 22 g

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