Italian-style grated cheese infuses a salty creaminess into a generous portion of polenta. Topped with browned, butter-basted lamb and deliciously drenched in a rich tomato passata sauce dotted with a medley of fresh herbs, NOMU Italian Rub and earthy kale. Pair with the recommended wine for a beautiful evening at the dinner table.
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BUTTERY LAMB
Boil the kettle. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel and cut into small chunks. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally).
AMAZING AROMAS
Rinse and roughly chop the mixed herbs. Add the spring onion whites, and the NOMU rub to the pot. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Simmer until the sauce thickens, 12-15 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the Kale, the mixed herbs, and a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the heat and season.
CHEESY Polenta
While the lamb is on the go, to a clean pot add 350ml [700ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Slowly whisk in the Polenta until there are no lumps. Reduce the heat and cook until the polenta is soft and creamy, 5-8 minutes (whisking often). Remove the pot from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, the cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of warm water if necessary.
A PERFECT PLATE
Bowl up the creamy Polenta, and top with the saucy lamb. Garnish with the spring onion greens, and drizzle over the lemon juice (to taste).
BUTTERY LAMB
Boil the kettle. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel and cut into small chunks. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally).
AMAZING AROMAS
Rinse and roughly chop the mixed herbs. Add the spring onion whites, and the NOMU rub to the pot. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Simmer until the sauce thickens, 12-15 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the Kale, the mixed herbs, and a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the heat and season.
CHEESY Polenta
While the lamb is on the go, to a clean pot add 350ml [700ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Slowly whisk in the Polenta until there are no lumps. Reduce the heat and cook until the polenta is soft and creamy, 5-8 minutes (whisking often). Remove the pot from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, the cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of warm water if necessary.
A PERFECT PLATE
Bowl up the creamy Polenta, and top with the saucy lamb. Garnish with the spring onion greens, and drizzle over the lemon juice (to taste).
BUTTERY LAMB
Boil the kettle. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel and cut into small chunks. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally).
AMAZING AROMAS
Rinse and roughly chop the mixed herbs. Add the spring onion whites, and the NOMU rub to the pot. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, and 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Simmer until the sauce thickens, 15-20 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the Kale, the mixed herbs, and a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the heat and season.
CHEESY Polenta
While the lamb is on the go, to a clean pot add 1L [1.4L]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Slowly whisk in the Polenta until there are no lumps. Reduce the heat and cook until the polenta is soft and creamy, 8-10 minutes (whisking often). Remove the pot from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, the cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of warm water if necessary.
A PERFECT PLATE
Bowl up the creamy Polenta, and top with the saucy lamb. Garnish with the spring onion greens, and drizzle over the lemon juice (to taste).
BUTTERY LAMB
Boil the kettle. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel and cut into small chunks. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally).
AMAZING AROMAS
Rinse and roughly chop the mixed herbs. Add the spring onion whites, and the NOMU rub to the pot. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, and 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Simmer until the sauce thickens, 15-20 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the Kale, the mixed herbs, and a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the heat and season.
CHEESY Polenta
While the lamb is on the go, to a clean pot add 1L [1.4L]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Slowly whisk in the Polenta until there are no lumps. Reduce the heat and cook until the polenta is soft and creamy, 8-10 minutes (whisking often). Remove the pot from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, the cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of warm water if necessary.
A PERFECT PLATE
Bowl up the creamy Polenta, and top with the saucy lamb. Garnish with the spring onion greens, and drizzle over the lemon juice (to taste).
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R127.13
for 4 servings · R31.78 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Lemon Juice needs 60 mlLemon Juice 500 ml 500 ml at R29.99 · 12% of packR3.60
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 80 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Polenta needs 300 mlPolenta 500 g R51.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R51.99
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Spring Onions needs 2Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Kale needs 200 gKale Min 350 g 350 g at R35.99 · 57% of packR20.57
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Herb Mix
- Tomato Passata
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Free-range De-boned Lamb Leg Chunks
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Lamb & Creamy Polenta?
The preparation time for Lamb & Creamy Polenta with mixed herbs is between 20 and 25 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Lamb & Creamy Polenta with mixed herbs?
The total time required to make Lamb & Creamy Polenta with mixed herbs is between 25 and 30 minutes.
How many servings does Lamb & Creamy Polenta provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Lamb & Creamy Polenta?
Free-Range De-boned Lamb Leg, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Herb Mix, Kale, Lemon Juice, NOMU Italian Rub, Polenta, Spring Onion, Tomato Passata
What is the nutritional information of Lamb & Creamy Polenta?
Calories: 732, Carbs: 54 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 38.4 grams, Sugar: 6.4 grams, Salt: 580 grams
How do I prepare Lamb & Creamy Polenta?
A PERFECT PLATE: Bowl up the creamy polenta, and top with the saucy lamb. Garnish with the spring onion greens, and drizzle over the lemon juice (to taste). CHEESY POLENTA: While the lamb is on the go, to a clean pot add 350ml [700ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Slowly whisk in the polenta until there are no lumps. Reduce the heat and cook until the polenta is soft and creamy, 5-8 minutes (whisking often). Remove the pot from the heat and stir through a knob of butter, the cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of warm water if necessary. AMAZING AROMAS: Rinse and roughly chop the mixed herbs. Add the spring onion whites, and the NOMU rub to the pot. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata, and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Simmer until the sauce thickens, 12-15 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the kale, the mixed herbs, and a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the heat and season. BUTTERY LAMB: Boil the kettle. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel and cut into small chunks. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally).
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Lamb & Creamy Polenta?
Free-Range De-boned Lamb Leg, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Herb Mix, Kale, Lemon Juice, NOMU Italian Rub, Polenta, Spring Onion, Tomato Passata
How many calories does Lamb & Creamy Polenta have?
732 calories
How much fat content does Lamb & Creamy Polenta have?
grams