Grilled Lamb With Tomato Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Grilled Lamb With Tomato Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 None medium red onion, peeled and cut into thin wedges; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed; 1 x 14 oz can chickpeas, drained, rinsed; 1 x 14 oz can chopped tomatoes; 2 tsp tomato paste; 1 tsp sugar; 1 None lemon, zested and juiced; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper; 1 lb lamb loin or fillet; 1/3 cup Mint, coarsely chopped; 7 oz green beans, steamed, to serve

Servings: persons

1 tbsp olive oil
1 None medium red onion, peeled and cut into thin wedges
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 x 14 oz can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
1 x 14 oz can chopped tomatoes
2 tsp tomato paste
1 tsp sugar
1 None lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1 lb lamb loin or fillet
1/3 cup Mint, coarsely chopped
7 oz green beans, steamed, to serve

1
Place half of the oil and the onion in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for 5 mins or until the onion starts to soften. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the chickpeas, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste and sugar. Simmer for 15 mins or until thick.
2
Meanwhile, combine the remaining oil, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, cinnamon and black pepper on a plate. Roll the lamb in the spice mixture to coat.
3
Spray a grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat over a high heat. Cook the lamb for 4 mins each side for medium, or until cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to a plate, cover and set aside to rest for 5 mins.
4
Stir the mint into the chickpeas mixture and season to taste. Serve with the sliced lamb and steamed beans.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 None medium red onion, peeled and cut into thin wedges, 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed, 1 x 14 oz can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and more.

Yes, Grilled Lamb With Tomato Chickpeas falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Lamb With Tomato Chickpeas

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