Name: Pesto lamb with zucchini and almond salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (90g) pesto; 4 lamb rump steaks (600g); Zucchini and almond salad; 3 medium zucchini (360g), cut into thin ribbons; 1/3 cup (45g) blanched almonds, halved, roasted; 1 small fresh red thai chilli, chopped finely; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Pesto lamb with zucchini and almond salad

Please the family at dinner time with this zesty pesto lamb dish, accompanied by a fresh and crunchy zucchini and almond salad - nutritious and delicious!

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

10M

Total

25M

Ingredients

1/3 cup (90g) pesto

4 lamb rump steaks (600g)

Zucchini and almond salad

3 medium zucchini (360g), cut into thin ribbons

1/3 cup (45g) blanched almonds, halved, roasted

1 small fresh red thai chilli, chopped finely

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Method

1.Combine pesto and lamb in a large bowl. Cook lamb on a heated oiled grill plate (or grill or barbecue), for 4 minutes each side or until cooked as desired. Cover with foil; stand for 5 minutes.

2.Make zucchini and almond salad: Combine zucchini, nuts and chilli in a large bowl, toss with combined juice and oil until zucchini is well coated. Season to taste.

3.Serve lamb with salad.

Dress the salad just before serving. The lamb can be marinated in pesto 2 hours ahead or overnight. You can also use lamb cutlets.
Note

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