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Balanced LunchItalian High Protein

Balsamic-glazed Lamb with Pearl Barley, Cucumber & Cherry Tomatoes

Ready in about 45 minutes, this cosy lamb and pearl barley dish is built for fat-loss phases — 568 kcal and 42g protein.

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Ingredients

  • 130g Lamb Leg
  • 120g pearl barley
  • 80g cucumber
  • 80g cherry tomatoes
  • 15g balsamic vinegar
  • 5g honey
  • 3g garlic
  • 5g olive oil
  • 20g rocket

Method

  1. 1

    Prep everything first: wash and trim the cucumber and cherry tomatoes, then measure out the sauce ingredients.

  2. 2

    Simmer the pearl barley for 25-30 minutes until plump and chewy, then drain.

  3. 3

    Cut the lamb into strips, season well and stir-fry or griddle over high heat for 4-5 minutes until browned but still juicy.

  4. 4

    Simmer the balsamic vinegar with honey and garlic for 2-3 minutes until syrupy. Drizzle over the protein and veg.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the cucumber and cherry tomatoes for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.

  6. 6

    Build the plate: pearl barley first, then the veg and lamb, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.

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