Mediterranean Lamb Koftas with Quinoa Herb Salad
Juicy lamb koftas seasoned with aromatic spices, served with a vibrant and refreshing quinoa salad. A perfectly balanced, dairy-free meal inspired by Mediterranean flavors.
2645 kalorija
$4 po porciji
$35 min
4 porcija
dairy-free, any cuisine
Sastojci
- 400g lean minced lamb
- 250g quinoa
- 500ml water or vegetable broth
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 50g fresh parsley, chopped
- 25g fresh mint, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 60ml extra virgin olive oil
- 60ml lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Dostupno za NutriPro članove.
Upute za pripremu
- 1.Rinse 250g of quinoa. In a saucepan, combine it with 500ml of water or broth, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
- 2.In a large bowl, mix 400g minced lamb, the chopped red onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, half the chopped parsley and mint, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3.Form the lamb mixture into 8-12 oval-shaped koftas. Heat 15ml of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and cook the koftas for 8-10 minutes, turning until browned and cooked through.
- 4.While the koftas cook, prepare the salad. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and the remaining parsley and mint.
- 5.For the dressing, whisk together 45ml of olive oil, the lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, salt, and pepper. Pour over the quinoa salad and toss well to combine.
- 6.Serve the warm lamb koftas immediately with the fresh quinoa herb salad.
Nutritivne informacije
125g
fat
200g
carbs
33g
fiber
135g
protein
Zašto baš ovaj recept
This high-protein meal supports muscle health with lean lamb and quinoa. The salad is rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants from fresh vegetables and herbs, promoting digestive health and providing sustained energy. A nutritious and satisfying dairy-free choice.