Lamb & Sweet Potato Bake

Cook time : 65mins
Serves 3
Per serving : 551kCal / Carbs 25g / Protein 25g / Fat 39g

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 medium sweet potato, cut into cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tbsp fresh thyme
300g lamb mince
125ml vegetable stock
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 tbsp pine nuts
100g feta, cut into cubes

How to make it

  • Start by preheating the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6.
  • Add 2 tsp olive oil and sweet potato to a saucepan and cook for about 10 minutes or until the sweet potato begins to softened. Set aside.
  • Add the remaining olive oil and onion to the same pan and cook for about five minutes or until onion is translucent.
  • Add the garlic and thyme and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Next, add the lamb and cook for for about 7-8 minutes.
  • Add the stock, bell pepper, pine nuts and cooked sweet potato to the pan and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
  • Pour the mixture into an ovenproof casserole dish.
  • Toss the feta in the remaining olive oil and place on top of the lamb.
  • Cook for 20-25 minutes.