Lamb and chickpea pilaf cheat
You can make yummy dishes with leftover roasted meat just like this one, a sort of lamb and chickpea pilaf cheat. It’s ready within just 20 minutes but it’s really filling & very tasty too. If you’d like some greens with it you can add spinach or broad beans to the recipe – or serve it with a crispy salad.
Ingredients
Method
- Cut the leek into thin slices.
- Finely chop the garlic and slice or chop the red pepper.
- Heat the oil a large saucepan. Add the onion and red pepper and soften it for 10 minutes, then add the garlic and spices. Stir for a minute, then add the stock and let it bubble for a minute, then add the rice and warm through.
- Drain the chickpeas and add to rice, together with the lamb pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and gently simmer for a couple of minutes to warm through.
- Finally, stir through the fresh herbs and serve.