Spiced Lamb neck fillet with Chickpea and Tomato stew and Chermoula
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 jar Bold Bean Co. Queen Chickpeas
2-3 lamb neck fillets (approx 150g per person)
1-2 red onions (finely diced)
2-3 cloves of garlic (sliced)
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
1tbsp tomato puree
1 jar Mutti Passata
Spice rub for lamb:
1tbsp ras el hanout
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
Chermoula dressing;
20g coriander
20g parsley
1 clove garlic
Juice and zest of 2 lemons
100ml olive oil
¼ tsp cumin
¼ tsp smoked paprika
Method:
Make the chermoula dressing by adding everythig to a jug and blending with a good pinch of salt and pepper.
Leave to one side to use later.
Start the chickpea stew, get a medium pot on a low-medium heat and add a small amount of olive oil, add the onion and garlic, season and leave to cook for 4-5 mins or until soft.
When soft add the tomato puree, cumin, smoked paprika and cook for 1-2 mins, add the tomato passata and the Jar of chickpeas, leave the stew to cook for 15-20 mins, check for seasoning.
For the lamb add the spice rub together and mix well, cover the neck fillets with the spice rub liberally.
Get a large frying pan or griddle on a medium high heat and add a small amount of oil and cook the lamb neck fillets, colour on all sides and cook until it reaches 58 degrees.
Allow to rest for 4-5 mins and slice.
To serve add a small amount of the chickpeas stew to a bowl, top with the sliced lamb neck fillet and spoon over a generous amount of the chermoula.