Spicy Lamb Backstrap with Couscous salad & Roast Tomatoes

Spicy Lamb Backstrap with Couscous salad & Roast Tomatoes

Serves 2

150 g lamb backstrap
1/3 cup couscous
2/3 cup chicken stock
1 tbs fresh chopped parsley
50 g soft goats cheese
6 cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup baby spinach
55 g sliced cucumber
4 tsp low fat Greek yogurt
Cooking spray

Lamb spice rub
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp thyme dried
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
1/2 tsp table salt

Nuts & Bolts

1. Combine curry powder, paprika, thyme, chilli and salt into a bowl. Add lamb backstrap and rub all spices into the meat. Set aside for later.

2. Preheat oven to 200c. Line baking tray with baking paper, place tomatoes on tray spray with cooking spray and bake in the over for 10-15 minutes.

3. Meanwhile boil chicken stock and then place in a bowl with couscous. Cover the bowl with film wrap and let stand for 10 minutes. Once ready fluff up with a fork add parsley and mix.

4. In a medium heat frying pan spray one side of the backstrap and place in the pan. Cook for 2 minutes spray the side facing you them flip over and cook for a further 2 minutes. Remove backstrap from pan place on a place and cover with foil and rest for 3 minutes before slicing.

5. Place couscous on a plate add spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, cheese and top with yoghurt.

Calories per serving : 423

Kylie Karagich is an accredited Clinical Nutritionist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Holistic Listener, passionate about supporting clients' health and well-being. As the owner of Holistic Nutritional Health Care (HNHC) in Port Adelaide, Kylie integrates nutrition, hypnotherapy, and holistic listening to create personalised, person-centred care. With a special focus on men's health and children's autism, she offers a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to help clients achieve lasting wellness and balance in their lives. Kylie's dedication to treating the whole person ensures that each individual feels truly supported on their wellness journey.