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RECIPES FROM HOLLY, KERRY, LAUREN, PETA, JOE AND PEITA
JULY 2010
Quirky Quinoa – Pronounced “Keen-wa”, Quinoa is an ancient grain which is gluten free and higher in protein than many other grains. Use it in place of couscous, burghul or rice – or try the recipes below
Lebanese Flavoured Lamb with Quinoa Tabouli
Serves 4
| 1 teaspn ground cumin
½ teaspn each coriander and paprika
¼ teaspn cinnamon
1 X lamb leg mini roast
1 clove garlic, sliced
lemon wedges to serve
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Tabouli:
2 cups water
185g quinoa
¼ cup olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
3 diced tomatoes
1 diced cucumber
3 spring onions, chopped
1 bunch each mint and parsley, chopped
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- To make tabouli – bring water to a boil and add quinoa and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 15 minutes, drain then cool to room temperature. Fluff grains with a fork and carefully fold through remaining tabouli ingredients.
- Meanwhile, pre-heat oven to 180°C.
- Combine cumin, coriander, paprika and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Make small cuts in surface of lamb and insert garlic into cuts. Rub spice mix over surface of lamb.
- Roast as per packet instructions. Stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with tabouli and lemon wedges.
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