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Middle Eastern Lamb and Lentil Rice Pilaf

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· 20min · Gluten free · 4 servings

Coriander, cumin and cinnamon is a classic Middle Eastern spice combination that goes fabulously with lamb. It also works very well with beef. I swap between using spinach and silverbeet (chard) for this recipe because sometimes one is better value than the other, so I've included directions for both as they are slightly different (because spinach leaves are more delicate). I serve this with a side of fresh sliced tomatoes (without dressing) to make a complete meal. The clean flavours of the…

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Ingredients

Meat

• 400 g Mince/ground lamb

Produce

• 1/2 tsp Chilli, powder

• 2 tsp Coriander, powder

• 2 Garlic cloves

• 1 tin Lentils

• 1 Onion, white or yellow brown

• 1 Parsley

• 1 Shallots, Fried Asian

• 6 cups Spinach or silverbeet/chard, loosely packed

• 3 Tomatoes

Pasta & Grains

• 1 cup Rice

Baking & Spices

• 1/2 tsp Black pepper, ground

• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon, powder

• 1 1/2 tsp Salt

• 1 tsp Sugar

Oils & Vinegars

• 2 tbsp Olive oil

Nuts & Seeds

• 2 1/2 tsp Cumin, powder

Liquids

• 1 1/2 cups Water

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