Grilled lamb with zucchini, tomato and bean salad
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Total time: 20 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
You can swap the dried oregano with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh oregano.
Ingredients
Dried oregano
1 tsp
Lemon(s)
1 medium, zest and juice
Lamb backstrap, raw
400 g, (buy 500g), trimmed
Zucchini
2 medium, cut into 1cm thick slices
Green string beans
200 g, sliced
Cherry tomatoes
250 g, halved
Canned cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
1 400g can
Olive oil
1 tsp
Oil spray
1 x 3 second spray(s)
Instructions
1
Combine the oregano and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice in a shallow glass or ceramic dish. Add the lamb and turn to coat. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
2
Heat a barbecue or chargrill on medium-high. Lightly spray the lamb with olive oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate. Cover with foil and set aside for 5 minutes to rest. Thickly slice.
3
Meanwhile, lightly spray the zucchini with olive oil. Add to the barbecue and cook for 2 minutes each side or until golden and tender.
4
Cook the beans in a saucepan of boiling water for 3-4 minutes or until bright green and tender crisp. Drain. Combine the zucchini, green bean, tomato and cannellini beans in a large bowl. Add the lemon zest, olive oil and 2 teaspoons of the remaining lemon juice and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the salad among serving plates and top with the lamb.
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