Spiced Lamb Patties with Parsnip-Carrot Mash & Green Tahini Sauce
Juicy, flavor-packed lamb patties seasoned with warm spices, served alongside a naturally sweet parsnip and carrot mash. A vibrant, creamy tahini herb sauce ties it all together for a complete, nutritious, and dairy-free meal.
1080 calories
$9 per serving
$35 min
2 servings
dairy-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 250g lean ground lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 250g parsnips, peeled and chopped
- 150g carrots, peeled and chopped
- 40g tahini
- 20g fresh parsley
- 20g fresh cilantro
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Place the chopped parsnips and carrots in a pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until very tender. Drain well.
- 2.While the vegetables cook, combine the ground lamb, half of the chopped onion, half of the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently and form into 4 small patties.
- 3.Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the lamb patties for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Set aside to rest.
- 4.Return the drained parsnips and carrots to the pot. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil, salt, and pepper, then mash until smooth and creamy.
- 5.To make the sauce, combine the tahini, parsley, cilantro, the remaining garlic, lemon juice, and 50ml of water in a small blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Add more water if needed to reach a drizzly consistency and season with salt.
- 6.To serve, divide the parsnip-carrot mash between two plates. Top with the lamb patties and drizzle generously with the green tahini sauce.
Nutrition Information
36g
fat
24g
carbs
7g
fiber
30g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is a nutritious, balanced meal, rich in high-quality protein and iron from lamb. The root vegetable mash provides complex carbohydrates and fiber for sustained energy, while the dairy-free tahini sauce adds healthy fats and essential minerals.