This Moroccan-inspired, slow-cooked lamb dish is low in calories and only uses six ingredients. If you want to make it five, leave out the apricots – you’ll save on sugar too. If you're on a low-calorie diet, pair it with a low-calorie breakfast and/or lunch as it's a little over 500 calories.
Each serving provides 522 kcal, 50g protein, 32g carbohydrates (of which 20g sugars), 19g fat (of which 7g saturates), 9g fibre and 0.5g salt. With a GI of 45 this meal is high protein, low GI.
Ingredients
600g/1lb 5oz lean lamb leg steaks, cut into bite-size cubes
1–2 level tbsp harissa paste
400g tin chopped tomatoes with herbs
2 x 410g tins chickpeas, drained
12 dried apricots (optional)
small bunch (about 30g/1oz) fresh coriander, roughly chopped
Method
Preheat the oven to 170C/150C Fan/Gas 3½
Put the lamb in a medium, ovenproof casserole dish and coat evenly with the harissa paste.
Pour in the tomatoes and 300ml/10fl oz of water. Bring to the boil over a medium heat and stir well.
Cover tightly with kitchen foil and bake for 1 hour.
Stir in the chickpeas and apricots, if using, and bake for 30–45 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
Stir in the coriander and serve.
Each serving provides 522 kcal, 50g protein, 32g carbohydrates (of which 20g sugars), 19g fat (of which 7g saturates), 9g fibre and 0.5g salt. With a GI of 45 this meal is high protein, low GI.
Ingredients
600g/1lb 5oz lean lamb leg steaks, cut into bite-size cubes
1–2 level tbsp harissa paste
400g tin chopped tomatoes with herbs
2 x 410g tins chickpeas, drained
12 dried apricots (optional)
small bunch (about 30g/1oz) fresh coriander, roughly chopped
Method
Preheat the oven to 170C/150C Fan/Gas 3½
Put the lamb in a medium, ovenproof casserole dish and coat evenly with the harissa paste.
Pour in the tomatoes and 300ml/10fl oz of water. Bring to the boil over a medium heat and stir well.
Cover tightly with kitchen foil and bake for 1 hour.
Stir in the chickpeas and apricots, if using, and bake for 30–45 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
Stir in the coriander and serve.
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