Mediterranean Lamb Koftas with Herbed Quinoa Salad
A quick, flavorful, and nutritionally complete meal featuring spiced lamb koftas served alongside a refreshing quinoa salad packed with fresh herbs and vegetables. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
1180 calories
$7 per serving
$25 min
2 servings
quick-easy, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 300g lean ground lamb
- 100g quinoa
- 200ml water or vegetable broth
- 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 handful fresh mint, chopped
- 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a small pot, combine the quinoa with 200ml of water or broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- 2.In a bowl, combine the ground lamb, half of the minced garlic, half of the chopped red onion, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 8-10 small oval patties (koftas).
- 3.Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Cook the koftas for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- 4.While the koftas are cooking, prepare the salad. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, remaining red onion, mint, and parsley.
- 5.For the dressing, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the juice and zest of one lemon, the remaining minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over the quinoa salad and toss to combine.
- 6.Serve the warm lamb koftas immediately with the herbed quinoa salad.
Nutrition Information
60g
fat
85g
carbs
19g
fiber
68g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe offers a balanced meal rich in complete protein from lamb and quinoa, supporting muscle health. The vibrant salad provides essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber for digestive wellness, while healthy fats from olive oil contribute to heart health.
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