PAPRIKA LAMB & CHICKPEA TRAY BAKE
SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 45 MINS
• 8 small lamb forequarter chops
• 1 tbsp ground turmeric
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• ¹/³ cup olive oil
• 500g cherry truss tomatoes, on the vine
• 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
• ¹/³ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges, to serve
• chargrilled bread, to serve
1 Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a baking dish with baking paper.
2 Combine lamb, turmeric, paprika, rind, garlic and half the oil in dish. Season. Spread into a single layer. Roast 15 mins.
3 Remove dish from oven, add tomatoes, chickpeas and drizzle with half the remaining oil. Season. Return to oven roast a further 15 mins or until lamb is cooked as desired.
4 Just before serving add parsley, juice and remaining oil to dish. Serve with lemon wedges and chargrilled bread.