Spiced Lamb Koftas with Herbed Quinoa & Red Pepper Walnut Sauce
A vibrant and satisfying dairy-free meal featuring juicy spiced lamb koftas served over fluffy herbed quinoa and finished with a creamy, tangy roasted red pepper and walnut sauce.
2200 calories
$4 per serving
$40 min
4 servings
dairy-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 500g lean ground lamb
- 200g quinoa
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 250g jarred roasted red peppers, drained
- 30g walnuts
- 30g fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Rinse the quinoa thoroughly. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa with 400ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
- 2.While the quinoa cooks, prepare the koftas. In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, half of the chopped parsley, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
- 3.Mix the kofta ingredients gently with your hands until just combined. Form the mixture into 12-16 small, oval-shaped koftas.
- 4.Create the sauce by placing the drained roasted red peppers, walnuts, the remaining 1 minced garlic clove, and half of the lemon juice into a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5.Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the koftas in the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through.
- 6.Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork. Stir in the remaining fresh parsley and the rest of the lemon juice. Divide the herbed quinoa among four plates, top with the lamb koftas, and drizzle with the red pepper walnut sauce to serve.
Nutrition Information
120g
fat
151g
carbs
22g
fiber
134g
protein
Why this recipe
This is a nutritionally balanced, high-protein meal. Lamb provides essential iron and B12, quinoa offers complete protein and fiber, and the walnut-pepper sauce delivers healthy omega-3 fats and powerful antioxidants for a complete and wholesome dish.