High-protein one-pan lamb and harissa

Spicy high-protein one-pan lamb and harissa with chickpeas, lamb mince and tomatoes. A North African-inspired dinner full of good-quality protein and spices.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 20 min
• Total time: 30 min
• Calories: 520 kcal per serving
• Protein: 42 g
• Fat: 22 g
• Carbs: 35 g

Ingredients

• 300g lamb mince
• 1 tin of chickpeas
• 1 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 400g passata
• 1 tsp harissa paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · chopping board · knife · sieve · wooden spoon

1. Peel the onion and garlic and chop both finely.
2. Tip the chickpeas into a sieve and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and fry the lamb mince until browned and crumbly.
4. Add the onion, garlic, cumin and harissa paste to the meat and fry everything together for two minutes.
5. Deglaze the pan with the passata, stir in the chickpeas and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes.

Good to know

Harissa, cumin and lamb bring the scent of Moroccan spice markets straight into your kitchen. This quick one-pan dish delivers plenty of protein.

Swaps

Lamb mince → beef mince (if lamb tastes too strong for you).

Cooking tips

Really brown the mince over a high heat until it takes on colour. The roasted flavours are essential for the sauce.

Storage

The dish is ideal for making ahead and often tastes even better reheated the next day.

Allergens

Completely gluten-free, lactose-free and nut-free.

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