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If you’re looking for a new lamb recipe (opens in new tab) to enjoy this flavoursome meat, give these lamb cutlets with broad bean purée a go and you’ll not be disappointed. This dish uses chilli flakes, garlic, oregano and lemon juice to really bring out the flavours of the meat. (opens in new tab)
HOW TO MAKE LAMB CUTLETS WITH BROAD BEAN PURÉE AND POTATOES
Ingredients
- zest and juice 2 lemons
- 3tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3½tbsp olive oil
- ¾tsp dried red chilli flakes
- 8 lamb cutlets, trimmed
- 400g (14oz) baby potatoes, halved if large
for the broad bean purée
- 500g (1lb 2oz) broad beans, shelled
- 1tbsp tahini paste
- good squeeze lemon juice
- 3tbsp olive oil
Method
- In a large bowl, mix the lemon zest with the oregano, garlic, 1½tbsp of the oil, chilli and seasoning, add the lamb and mix to coat. Leave to marinate for 20 minutes or overnight. Meanwhile, bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the potatoes for 6 or 7 minutes, until tender but holding their shape. Drain well and leave to dry.
- For the purée, in a food processor, blend the broad beans, tahini, lemon juice and oil until fairly smooth. Season and set aside.
- Heat a heavy-based frying pan over a medium heat, add the remaining oil then the potatoes and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden, turning occasionally.
- If you're not cooking on the barbecue, heat the grill until hot and cook the cutlets for around 5 minutes on each side. You want them really browned and crispy. They will take a little less time on the barbecue. Squeeze over some lemon juice and a sprinkle of sea salt, to serve, alongside the purée.
Top Tip for making Lamb Cutlets with Broad Bean Purée and Potatoes
The broad bean purée will keep for 3 days, covered in the fridge.
Jane Curran is a freelance food editor, stylist, writer and consultant based in Cape Town. Former food director of TI Media & woman&home. All about food, wine (dipWSET), gardening and the Arsenal.
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