Mediterranean Spiced Lamb and Quinoa Power Bowl
A hearty and nutritious bowl featuring spiced ground lamb, fluffy quinoa, roasted root vegetables, and a refreshing mint-tahini dressing. A complete, balanced meal in one, perfect for a satisfying soy-free dinner.
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1230 calories
$10 per serving
$35 min
2 servings
soy-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 200g ground lamb
- 100g quinoa
- 150g carrots
- 150g parsnip
- 1 small red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 100g fresh spinach
- 20g tahini
- 1/2 lemon
- 10g fresh mint
- 15ml olive oil
- 5g ground cumin
- 5g ground coriander
- 2g smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Preheat oven to 200°C. Chop carrots and parsnip into bite-sized pieces. Toss with half the olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking tray. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- 2.While the vegetables roast, cook 100g of quinoa in 200ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- 3.Finely chop the onion and garlic. Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- 4.Add the ground lamb to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned through.
- 5.Stir the fresh spinach into the cooked lamb mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes until it has wilted.
- 6.Prepare the dressing by whisking the tahini, juice from 1/2 lemon, finely chopped mint, and 2-3 tablespoons of water in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
- 7.Assemble your power bowls by dividing the cooked quinoa between two bowls. Top with the roasted vegetables and the spiced lamb mixture. Drizzle generously with the mint-tahini dressing before serving.
Nutrition Information
57g
fat
113g
carbs
24g
fiber
66g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is a powerhouse of balanced nutrition. Lamb provides high-quality protein and iron, quinoa offers complete protein and fiber for sustained energy, and root vegetables are rich in vitamins. The tahini dressing adds healthy unsaturated fats.