Theo’s meals in 20 mins

MasterChef finalist and dad-of-three Theo Michaels knows time’s short in the kitchen. Every week, he shares a simple and delicious recipe…

Spicy Lamb with Courgettes

My spicy lamb with courgettes is a real soul-foods upper. I’ ve added the‘ spice’ at the end so the whole family can add as little or as much as they want. Goes great with some fresh bread tom op upallthejuices…

PER SERVING CALS 238 FAT 16g SERVES 4

300g diced lamb leg 1 pinch chilli flakes 1 pinch ground cumin Seasoning 2tbsp olive oil 2 courgettes, cut into half moons 1 garlic clove, sliced 500g passata 1 generous pinch dried oregano 12 baby plum tomatoes, cut in quarters 7g (a small bunch) of basil leaves, ripped Dash of Tabasco 1 Season the cubed lamb with the chilli flakes, cumin, salt and pepper. 2 Heat the olive oil in a pan and, once it is hot, introduce the lamb and sliced courgettes. Sear both ingredients for about five minutes, until they start to colour, then add the garlic.

3 After another minute, add the rest of the ingredients, except the basil and Tobasco, and cook the sauce for approximately 5 minutes. Add a touch of water if it dries up too much.

4 When it’s done, add the basil and taste for the balance of flavours. Add more water if too thick.

5 Finally, drizzle over a few drops of Tabasco and scatter with fresh basil.

TIP Try adding a few handfuls of spinach in at the end!