Roman Roast Kidneys

Ingredients


For two people

4 lambs kidneys
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons roasted almonds, finely chopped
1 teaspoon coriander
large pinch fennel seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons meat stock
4 rashers streaky bacon


Recipe


Skin and core the kidneys, then cut the kidneys in half lengthways but do not separate. Coat each open half with the chopped almonds, black pepper, coriander, fennel and meat stock and drizzle with a little olive oil. Close together the kidneys.

With the back of a knife, stretch each bacon rasher and wrap one rasher completely around each kidney and secure with a cocktail stick. Place the parcels on a baking sheet, drizzle with a little more olive oil and roast for 35 minutes in a medium hot oven.


You'll find all sorts of hidden goodies in this meal - apart from the amazing taste sensation! Almonds are rich in protein, essential fats, and numerous vitamins and minerals; fennel seeds are rich in calcium, potassium and zinc; and coriander is packed with folate and vitamin B6. What more do you need to start your day?