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Lamb Quinoa Bowl

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and nutritious bowl combining tender lamb, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 pound lamb shoulder (trimmed and cut into cubes)
  • 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (for depth)
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (or water for quinoa)

Vegetables

  • 1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 cups baby spinach (fresh)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 0.25 cup fresh mint (chopped)
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (for serving)

Instructions 

  • Combine lamb cubes with olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, and chili flakes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a pan and sear lamb until golden, then set aside. Sauté red onion in the same pan until translucent.
  • Add quinoa to the pan, toast for 2 minutes, then add broth, bring to boil, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes.
  • Fluff quinoa, fold in spinach, and assemble bowls with lamb, tomatoes, mint, and a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with additional mint leaves before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: healthy, Lamb, Quinoa