Mediterranean Lamb and Quinoa Skillet
A vibrant and flavorful one-skillet meal featuring savory ground lamb, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables, all brought together with classic Mediterranean herbs. A perfectly balanced and satisfying dish, ready in under 30 minutes.
1280 calories
$7 per serving
$25 min
2 servings
quick-easy, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 200g ground lamb
- 100g quinoa
- 200ml water or vegetable broth
- 1 medium zucchini (approx. 200g), diced
- 1 red bell pepper (approx. 150g), diced
- 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15ml olive oil
- 5g dried oregano
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 50g feta cheese, crumbled (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1.Rinse 100g of quinoa. In a small pot, combine quinoa with 200ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- 2.While quinoa cooks, heat 15ml of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- 3.Add 200g of ground lamb and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- 4.Stir in the diced zucchini and bell pepper. Season with 5g of oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 5.Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cooked quinoa to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
- 6.Remove from heat and squeeze the lemon juice over the top. Serve immediately, garnished with 50g of crumbled feta cheese if desired.
Nutrition Information
65g
fat
84g
carbs
17g
fiber
61g
protein
Why this recipe
This well-balanced dish delivers high-quality protein from lamb and quinoa for muscle support. It is rich in fiber from fresh vegetables, promoting digestive health, and packed with essential vitamins and minerals for overall wellness and energy.
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