BBQ Lamb with Barley, Artichoke & Asparagus Salad By Jacqui Stewart

Another Amazing recipe sent in by one of our clients/followers. Thanks Jacqui

Ingredients:

1/2 cup uncooked barley 
400g lamb fillets (backstrap)
Olive oil
100g marinated artichokes (in jar, not from deli if pregnant)
1 bunch asparagus or green beans
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped

Dressing:
1 tbs fresh lemon juice
2 tsp flaxseed oil
Lots of Cracked pepper

Method:
Thoroughly rinse barley and place in a saucepan with 3 cups of water. Gently boil for 25-30 min, or until al dente.
Preheat a bbq or grill to med-high heat. Trim lamb fillets of any visable fat and lightly baste with olive oil.
While barley is cooking, drain artichokes and slice into quarters and lightly steam asparagus. Place ingredients into medium salad bowl with cheese and parsley. 
Combine dressing ingredients in a small cup and whisk together. Set aside.
Towards the end of the barley cooking time, cook the lamb fillets. They will need approx. 4-5mins each side depending on thickness. Once cooked, transfer to a warm plate and cover with foil. Rest the meat for 5mins prior to slicing.Strain the barley and rinse with warm water. Add it to the salad bowl, along with the dressing, mix together. Divide and arrange the salad in the centre of each serving plate. Slice the lamb diagonally into 2cm thick slices and arrange on top of barley salad. Season with extra cracked pepper as desired. 

For a simple twist on this recipe try quinoa instead of barley YUMMY!!

Smoothie Recipe By Charmaine Harris

Check out this simple yet wonderful recipe that Charmaine Harris entered into our competition

Ingredients

Hand full of Blue Berries ( frozen )

Your choice of Soy or dairy milk

Strawberry yoghurt

1 Banana

Teaspoon of chia seeds

Method

Mix in a blender till smooth.  Cool, refreshing and ever so yummy!

Lamb & Fetta Patties

Ingredients

• 500g minced lamb
• Danish feta or goats feta
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (dried works well also)
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoon breadcrumbs (optional)

Method

• In a bowl place precooked onion, lamb, egg, herbs and salt and pepper to taste
• Mix well using your hands
• Make into small patties and put 1/2 teaspoon feta in the middle then pat mince around it
• Fry in pan with a little coconut oil or on the BBQ
• Serve with tzatziki and hummus

ENJOY

Courtney XXX

Delicious Home-made Hummus

This yummy recipes is a great addition to any BBQ! I've had people who hate hummus rave about this variation  so give it a try its super easy!

Ingredients

·      1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight then well cooked

·         2-3 cloves of garlic, crushed

·         ½ cup water

·         1/3 cup tahini

·         1/3 cup cold pressed olive oil

·         Juice of 1 lemon

·         Salt to taste

·         paprika

Method

·        In a food processor blend garlic, chickpea and tahina until smooth, gradually adding water

·         Then alternatively add lemon juice and oil blend until smooth

·         Add salt to taste

·         Top with a little olive oil, and a sprinkle of paprika