Herbed Lamb Patties with Quinoa & Pomegranate Tabbouleh
A vibrant and nutritious Mediterranean dish featuring lean lamb patties seasoned with fresh herbs, served with a refreshing quinoa tabbouleh bursting with fresh vegetables and antioxidant-rich pomegranate seeds.
1210 calories
$5 per serving
$35 min
2 servings
heart-healthy, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 250g lean ground lamb
- 100g quinoa, rinsed
- 200ml water or low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 large cucumber, finely diced
- 150g cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 50g pomegranate seeds
- 20g fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 15g fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 30ml extra virgin olive oil
- 30ml fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.In a small saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
- 2.While the quinoa cooks, prepare the tabbouleh. In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, half of the parsley, half of the mint, and half of the red onion.
- 3.Once the quinoa has cooled slightly, add it to the vegetable bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, half the minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing. Pour over the tabbouleh and toss gently to combine.
- 4.To make the patties, combine the ground lamb, remaining red onion, parsley, mint, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and form into 4-6 small patties.
- 5.Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the lamb patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through to your liking.
- 6.Serve the warm herbed lamb patties immediately alongside the fresh quinoa and pomegranate tabbouleh.
Nutrition Information
69g
fat
95g
carbs
12g
fiber
66g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is excellent for heart health, combining lean protein from lamb with fiber-rich quinoa and antioxidants from pomegranate and fresh herbs. The use of olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats, supporting a balanced and nutritious diet.