Spiced Lamb with Braised Lentils and Fennel
A hearty and aromatic one-pan meal featuring tender spiced lamb, earthy lentils, and sweet braised fennel. This dish is perfectly balanced for a nutritious, low-glycemic dinner that's bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
1070 calories
$5 par portion
$35 min
2 portions
diabetic-friendly, any cuisine
Ingrédients
- 250g lean lamb mince
- 100g green or Puy lentils, rinsed
- 1 large fennel bulb (approx. 300g)
- 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 100g baby spinach
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
- 400ml low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 lemon, for juice
- Handful of fresh mint, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- 1.Heat olive oil in a large pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, and paprika and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 2.Add the lamb mince to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned all over. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- 3.Stir in the rinsed lentils, sliced fennel, and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- 4.Add the halved cherry tomatoes and baby spinach to the pan. Stir gently and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach has wilted completely.
- 5.Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the chopped fresh mint and a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to your preference before serving.
Informations nutritionnelles
39g
fat
111g
carbs
46g
fiber
83g
protein
Pourquoi cette recette
This recipe is excellent for blood sugar management as it's built on low-glycemic lentils and fiber-rich vegetables, providing sustained energy. Lean lamb offers high-quality protein, promoting satiety and muscle health without unhealthy fats.