Spiced Lamb With Fig And Onion Couscous - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lamb loin
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
6.5 oz couscous
6 None dried figs, finely chopped
1/2 cup caramelized onion relish
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp maple syrup
None None baby spinach, to serve
None None baby beets, cooked, to serve

Preparation

Coat lamb with 1 tbsp oil and cumin. Set aside for 5 mins.
Meanwhile, combine couscous and dried figs. Pour 1 cup boiling water over top. Set aside, covered, for 5 mins. Fluff with a fork to separate grains.
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook lamb for 5-7 mins, turning. Let rest, covered, for 5 mins then slice thinly.
Add onion relish, mint, remaining oil, lemon juice and maple syrup to couscous. Season. Transfer to a serving platter and top with lamb. Serve with baby spinach and beets.