Lamb rack with chickpea, aubergine and chorizo stew

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Lamb rack with chickpea, aubergine and chorizo stew

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Filled with smoky paprika flavours, Jean-Christophe’s lamb dish pairs perfectly with our Classics Rioja thanks to its smooth berry and woody spice flavours.
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Filled with smoky paprika flavours, Jean-Christophe’s lamb dish pairs perfectly with our Classics Rioja thanks to its smooth berry and woody spice flavours.
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Jean-Christophe Novelli
The nation’s favourite French chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli started his food career early in life. He’s had a hugely varied career, winning countless awards for himself and his restaurants – from four Michelin stars to AA Chefs’ Chef of the year.

1HR

Total time

Ingredients

Servings
4
2 packs
(300 g)
small M&S British racks of lamb
6 bones each
2 cloves
M&S Remarksable Value garlic, peeled, crushed
2 sprigs
rosemary
2 sprigs
thyme
For the stew
1
aubergine
2 tsp
M&S Remarksable Value granulated white sugar
2 cloves
M&S Remarksable Value garlic, crushed
2
bay leaves
2 sprigs
thyme
1 tsp
smoked paprika
1 tsp
ground cumin
1/2
chorizo sausage, sliced
2
shallots, chopped
1
yellow pepper, chopped
500 g
M&S Italian passata
600 g
chickpeas, drained, rinsed
1 handful
baby spinach
10
red cherry tomatoes, halved
up to 12
1 handful
basil
leaves picked, to garnish
1 handful
mint
leaves picked, to garnish

Nutrition per serving

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Calories
791kcal
Fat
50.2 g
Saturates
20.3 g
Sugars
5.7 g
Salt
765.5 mg
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The nation’s favourite French chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli started his food career early in life. He’s had a hugely varied career, winning countless awards for himself and his restaurants – from four Michelin stars to AA Chefs’ Chef of the year.

Method

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step 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas mark 5.
step 2
Season both racks of lamb (2 packs) with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an ovenproof frying pan, then add the lamb racks along with the garlic (2 cloves), rosemary (2 sprigs) and thyme (2 sprigs). Sear for 2 minutes on each side, until browned, then put the pan into the oven.
step 3
Cook according to pack instructions and to your likeness, then remove from the oven. Set the lamb aside on a wire rack to rest, keeping the pan.
step 4
Soften the aubergine (1) by rolling it in your hands, then cut into cubes. Add to a bowl along with the sugar (2 tsp), garlic (2 cloves), bay leaves (2), thyme (2 sprigs), paprika (1 tsp) and ground cumin (1 tsp). Toss everything together and set aside.
step 5
Place the pan used for the lamb over a medium heat and add the chorizo (1/2). Cover then fry for 2 minutes on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
step 6
Add the aubergine mix to the same pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, until starting to soften, then add the shallots (2) and pepper (1) and cook for 5 more minutes.
step 7
Pass the passata (500 g) through a sieve. Put the chickpeas (600 g) and passata into the pan with the aubergine mix, cook for another 5 minutes, then stir in the cooked chorizo. Remove from the heat.
step 8
Put the lamb back into the oven to heat for 2 minutes. Spoon the chickpea and aubergine mix into a bowl along with the baby spinach (1 handful) and the cherry tomatoes (10). Mix everything together, dress with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
step 9
To serve, divide the chickpea and aubergine stew between four plates. Serve the lamb on top and garnish with the basil (1 handful) and mint (1 handful).
step 9 To serve, divide the chickpea and aubergine stew between four plates. Serve the lamb on top and garnish with the basil (1 handful) and mint (1 handful).

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