Orange juice adds zing to the quick lamb marinade and fluffy couscous. Make sure everyone gets their vitamin C with a fresh mix of mint, parsley and capsicum.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 80ml (1/3 cup) fresh orange juice
- 500g lean diced lamb
- 190g (1 cup) couscous
- 200ml boiling water
- Olive oil spray
- 1 cup fresh continental parsley leaves
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 small red capsicum, halved, deseeded, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced
- Lemon wedges, to serve
Method
- Step 1Combine the vinegar, garlic, paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin and 2 tablespoons of orange juice in a small bowl. Place the lamb in a large shallow glass or ceramic dish. Pour over the vinegar mixture and turn to coat. Set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
- Step 2Meanwhile, place the couscous in a large heatproof bowl. Pour over the boiling water. Cover and set aside for 3 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Use a fork to separate the grains.
- Step 3Thread the lamb onto skewers. Preheat a barbecue grill or chargrill on high. Spray with olive oil spray to lightly grease. Add the lamb to the grill and cook for 2 minutes each side for medium or until cooked to your liking.
- Step 4Combine the remaining cumin and orange juice in a jug. Add to the couscous and toss until well combined. Combine the parsley, mint, capsicum and onion in a bowl.
- Step 5Divide the couscous among serving plates. Top with the lamb. Serve with the salad and lemon wedges.
- High protein
- Low carb
- Low fat
- Low kilojoule
- Low sodium
- Low sugar
- Lower gi
Nutrition
1567 kj
Energy
8g
Fat Total
3g
Saturated Fat
5g
Fibre
34g
Protein
80mg
Cholesterol
95.76mg
Sodium
3g
Carbs (sugar)
38g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Cook’s tip: You’ll need 8 skewers for this recipe. Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for 20 minutes first to stop them burning
- Author: Chrissy Freer
- Image credit: Mark O'Meara
- Publication: Australian Good Taste
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