Herbed Lamb Koftas with Quinoa & Pomegranate Tabbouleh
Juicy, herb-infused lamb koftas served alongside a vibrant, refreshing quinoa tabbouleh studded with jewel-like pomegranate seeds. A delicious and nutritious soy-free meal inspired by Mediterranean flavors.
1142 calories
$5 per serving
$35 min
2 servings
soy-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 250g lean ground lamb
- 100g quinoa
- 200ml water
- 1 small cucumber, finely diced
- 150g cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 50g pomegranate seeds
- 30g fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 15g fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, for juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a small pot, combine the quinoa and 200ml of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
- 2.In a mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, half of the minced garlic, half of the chopped parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix well with your hands, but do not overwork the meat.
- 3.Divide the lamb mixture into 6-8 portions and shape them into small ovals or logs (koftas).
- 4.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 on all sides and cooked through.
- 5.While the koftas are cooking, prepare the tabbouleh. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pomegranate seeds, the remaining parsley, all the mint, and the remaining garlic.
- 6.Drizzle the tabbouleh with the juice of one lemon and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.
- 7.Serve the warm lamb koftas immediately alongside the fresh quinoa tabbouleh.
Nutrition Information
46g
fat
100g
carbs
16g
fiber
82g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe offers a balanced meal rich in complete protein from lamb and quinoa, supporting muscle health. It's packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants from fresh herbs, vegetables, and pomegranate, promoting gut health and overall wellness.