Middle Eastern lamb with couscous
8
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 40 min • Prep: 30 min • Cook: 1 hr 10 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Shake things up this Easter with a spicy twist on the classic lamb lunch


Ingredients
Lamb loin fillets, raw
600 g
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon(s)
Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon(s), level
Coriander, Dried
1 teaspoon(s), level
Ground Cumin
2 teaspoon(s), level
Garlic
2 clove(s), crushed
Pomegranate Molasses
2 tablespoon(s)
Chickpeas, cooked
1 can(s), large, drained, drained and rinsed and patted dry with kitchen paper
Calorie controlled cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Couscous, dry
240 g
Chicken stock cube(s)
1 cube(s), made with 400ml hot water
Cucumber
1 individual, extra large, finely diced
Pomegranate
200 g
Mint, Fresh
10 sprig(s)
Dill, Fresh
10 teaspoon(s)
Parsley, fresh
10 sprig(s), fresh
Lemon Juice, Fresh
30 ml
WW White Wraps
3 individual
Thyme, Dried
1 teaspoon(s), level
Pine nuts
20 g, toasted
Fat Free Natural Yogurt
100 g
Tahini paste (sesame paste)
1 tablespoon(s)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas mark 6. Put the lamb in a dish. Combine the oil, cinnamon, coriander, 1 tsp of the cumin, garlic and 1 tbsp of the molasses. Season and pour over the lamb. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, preferably 4.
2
Meanwhile, put the chickpeas in a roasting tin. Mist with cooking spray and toss with the remaining cumin. Roast for 30-40 minutes until crisp and golden.
3
Put the couscous in a heatproof bowl and pour over the stock. Cover and leave for 10 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the grains with a fork, then stir in the chickpeas, cucumber, half the pomegranate seeds and most of the fresh herbs. Combine the lemon juice and remaining molasses and drizzle over the salad.
4
Mist an ovenproof frying pan with cooking spray, set over a high heat and sear the lamb all over for 3-4 minutes. Transfer to the oven and roast for 15 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes, then carve into thin slices.
5
While the lamb is resting, cut the wraps into triangles, put on a baking tray and mist with cooking spray. Scatter over the thyme and bake for 6-8 minutes.
6
Put the wraps on a platter. Top with the couscous, lamb, remaining pomegranate seeds and pine nuts. Mix together the yogurt and tahini, loosen with a little water, and drizzle over the lamb. Serve garnished with the remaining herbs.
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