Moroccan Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Roasted Root Vegetables & Quinoa
A vibrant and aromatic dairy-free dish featuring tender lamb meatballs, sweet roasted vegetables, and fluffy spiced quinoa. This recipe is a journey of flavors, perfect for a nutritious and satisfying weeknight dinner.
1900 calorias
$9 por porção
$45 min
2 porções
dairy-free, any cuisine
Ingredientes
- 300g lean ground lamb
- 150g quinoa
- 1 large sweet potato (approx. 300g)
- 2 medium carrots (approx. 200g)
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 15g fresh parsley, chopped
- 10g fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
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Instruções
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C. Chop the sweet potato and carrots into 2cm cubes, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking tray. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- 2.While the vegetables roast, rinse the quinoa thoroughly. In a medium saucepan, add the quinoa, 300ml of water, the turmeric, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Let it stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- 3.Finely chop the onion, garlic, parsley, and mint. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, half of the chopped onion and garlic, half of the fresh herbs, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 4.Mix the meatball ingredients gently with your hands until just combined. Form the mixture into 8-10 small meatballs.
- 5.Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place the meatballs in the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning regularly, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
- 6.To serve, divide the spiced quinoa between two plates. Top with the roasted root vegetables and the lamb meatballs. Garnish with the remaining fresh parsley and mint, and finish with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Informações Nutricionais
78g
fat
180g
carbs
26g
fiber
80g
protein
Porque esta receita
This is a highly nutritious, balanced meal, rich in high-quality protein from lamb for muscle support and iron for energy. Quinoa provides complex carbs and fiber for sustained energy, while root vegetables offer essential vitamins A and C for immune health.