Mediterranean Lamb & Quinoa Power Skillet
A vibrant, one-pan meal featuring lean ground lamb, fluffy quinoa, and a colorful medley of vegetables. Infused with fresh mint and a zesty lemon finish, this dish is both satisfying and incredibly nutritious.
2430 calorías
$6 por porción
$35 min
4 porciones
heart-healthy, any cuisine
Ingredientes
- 500g lean ground lamb
- 200g quinoa, rinsed
- 400ml low-sodium vegetable broth or water
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 large zucchini, diced
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 100g fresh spinach
- 30g fresh mint, chopped
- 30g fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Disponible para miembros NutriPro.
Instrucciones
- 1.Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic, cumin, and cinnamon, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 2.Add the ground lamb to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- 3.Stir in the diced bell peppers and zucchini. Cook for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 4.Add the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and quinoa is cooked.
- 5.Remove the skillet from the heat. Gently stir in the cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, chopped mint, and parsley. The residual heat will wilt the spinach.
- 6.Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the fresh lemon juice. Fluff the quinoa with a fork, serve warm, and enjoy.
Información nutricional
131g
fat
160g
carbs
39g
fiber
153g
protein
Por qué esta receta
This recipe is exceptionally heart-healthy, packed with lean protein from lamb and fiber-rich quinoa to support healthy cholesterol levels. The abundance of vegetables and olive oil provides essential vitamins, antioxidants, and monounsaturated fats for cardiovascular wellness.
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