Mediterranean Spiced Lamb with Quinoa & Roasted Vegetables
A vibrant and nutrient-dense bowl featuring spiced ground lamb, fluffy quinoa, and roasted bell peppers and zucchini, all tied together with a zesty lemon-dill dressing. A perfect, balanced weeknight meal.
2420 calories
$4 per serving
$35 min
4 servings
quick-easy, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 400g ground lamb
- 200g quinoa
- 400ml water or vegetable broth
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 large zucchini
- 1 red onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 45ml olive oil, divided
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- 15g fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly and place it in a saucepan with 400ml of water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- 2.Chop the bell peppers and zucchini into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic. On a baking sheet, toss the vegetables with half of the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
- 3.While the vegetables roast, heat the remaining olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Finely chop the onion and add it to the pan, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 4.Add the ground lamb to the pan with the onion. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 8-10 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- 5.Stir the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, and paprika into the lamb. Cook for another minute until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6.In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create the dressing.
- 7.Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. To assemble, divide the quinoa among four bowls. Top with the roasted vegetables, spiced lamb, and drizzle generously with the lemon-dill dressing.
Nutrition Information
125g
fat
175g
carbs
24g
fiber
108g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is a powerhouse of balanced nutrition. Lean lamb provides high-quality protein for muscle support, while quinoa offers complex carbs and fiber for sustained energy. Roasted vegetables are packed with essential vitamins and antioxidants.