
Lamb with lentils, feta and mint
Ingredients
250g punnet cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
1/2 cup (80g) kalamata olives, chopped
2 x 200g lamb backstraps, trimmed
1 tbs chopped rosemary
400g can lentils, rinsed, drained
1 tbs lemon juice
150g reduced-fat feta, crumbled
1 tsp dried mint
2 tbs mint leaves
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200C.
Step 2
Toss tomatoes in 2 tsp oil, season and place on a baking tray. Roast for 15 minutes until soft, adding olives for final 5 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, rub lamb with rosemary and 2 tsp oil. Season, then cook in a frypan over medium-high heat for 4 minutes or until browned. Turn and cook for a further 3 minutes for medium-rare, or until done to your liking.
Step 4
Rest the lamb, covered loosely in foil, while you warm lentils in a small pan of simmering water for 5 minutes. Drain lentils and toss with lemon juice and remaining 2 tbs oil. Season.
Step 5
To serve, scatter lentils on plates, top with slices of lamb and scatter with feta, tomatoes, olives and dried and fresh mint.
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