Mediterranean Lamb & Artichoke Skewers with Herbed Quinoa
Juicy lamb skewers marinated in lemon and herbs, grilled with artichoke hearts and colorful peppers, served over a fluffy, nutrient-rich quinoa salad. A vibrant and satisfying meal perfect for a healthy dinner.
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1237 calories
$8 par portion
$40 min
2 portions
diabetic-friendly, any cuisine
Ingrédients
- 300g lean lamb leg, cut into 2.5cm cubes
- 100g quinoa
- 200ml water or vegetable broth
- 150g canned artichoke hearts in water, drained and halved
- 100g cherry tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 2.5cm pieces
- 1/2 red onion, cut into wedges
- 30ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, for juice and zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons mixed fresh parsley and mint, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Disponible pour les membres NutriPro.
Instructions
- 1.Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a small pot, combine the quinoa and 200ml of water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
- 2.While the quinoa cooks, prepare the marinade. In a medium bowl, whisk together 15ml of olive oil, the juice of half a lemon, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 3.Add the lamb cubes to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
- 4.Thread the marinated lamb, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion pieces onto skewers, alternating the ingredients.
- 5.Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates. Grill the skewers for 8-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the lamb is cooked to your liking and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 6.Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Stir in the remaining 15ml of olive oil, the zest and juice of the remaining lemon half, and the chopped fresh herbs. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 7.To serve, divide the herbed quinoa between two plates and top with the hot grilled skewers.
Informations nutritionnelles
61g
fat
94g
carbs
22g
fiber
78g
protein
Pourquoi cette recette
This balanced meal is ideal for blood sugar management. It combines lean protein from lamb with high-fiber quinoa and artichokes to slow digestion and prevent glucose spikes, making it a nutritious and satisfying diabetic-friendly choice.