Herbed Lamb Patties with Lemon-Herb Quinoa & Roasted Root Vegetables
Juicy lamb patties seasoned with fresh mint and cumin, served alongside fluffy lemon-herb quinoa and sweet, caramelized roasted root vegetables. A wholesome and flavorful soy-free meal.
1558 calories
$8 per serving
$40 min
2 servings
soy-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 250g ground lamb
- 120g quinoa
- 200g carrots, diced
- 200g parsnips, diced
- 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15g fresh mint, finely chopped
- 15g fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, for zest and juice
- 15ml olive oil
- 5g ground cumin
- 5g ground coriander
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C. On a baking tray, toss the diced carrots, parsnips, and red onion wedges with half the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 30-35 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized.
- 2.While the vegetables are roasting, rinse the quinoa under cold water, then place it in a small saucepan with 240ml of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until all water is absorbed.
- 3.In a medium bowl, combine the ground lamb, minced garlic, chopped mint, half of the chopped parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well and form into 4-6 small patties.
- 4.Heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the lamb patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through to your liking.
- 5.Once the quinoa is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in the remaining chopped parsley, the zest and juice of the lemon, and a final pinch of salt.
- 6.Divide the lemon-herb quinoa and roasted root vegetables between two plates. Top with the herbed lamb patties and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
79g
fat
148g
carbs
29g
fiber
67g
protein
Why this recipe
This balanced, soy-free meal provides high-quality protein from lamb for muscle support and is rich in fiber from quinoa and root vegetables, promoting digestive health. It's packed with vitamins and minerals, offering sustained energy without any soy.