Lamb and chickpea pilaf cheat
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes

Background
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
- 1 leek or 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 red pepper
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 cup lamb or chicken stock
- 1.5 cup cooked rice (approx.)
- 1 cup shredded roasted or grilled lamb meat
- 1 tin chickpeas
- 2 Tbsp chopped herbs (coriander, parsley or basil)
Instructions
- 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.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Leftovers - Lunch - Main - One Pot - Quick & Easy - Supper
- Cuisines: - Middle Eastern
- Ingredients: - Lamb - Rice
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Nut Free - Sugar Free
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