Herbed Lamb and Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl
A nutritious and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired bowl with tender herbed lamb, fluffy quinoa, and colorful roasted vegetables. A perfectly balanced, satisfying, and low-calorie meal.

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1210 calories
$18 per serving
$30 min
2 servings
low-calorie, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 250g lean lamb loin, cubed
- 120g quinoa, uncooked
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Rinse the quinoa and cook it in 240ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- 2.While the quinoa cooks, season the cubed lamb with half the garlic, rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 3.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned. Remove the lamb from the skillet and set aside.
- 4.In the same skillet, add the sliced red onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Add the remaining garlic and cherry tomatoes, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- 5.Return the lamb to the skillet with the vegetables to warm through. Squeeze the lemon juice over the mixture and stir to combine.
- 6.To serve, divide the cooked quinoa between two bowls and top with the herbed lamb and vegetable mixture.
Nutrition Information
49g
fat
100g
carbs
18g
fiber
77g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe delivers high-quality protein and iron from lamb, complex carbohydrates and fiber from quinoa for lasting energy, and a wealth of vitamins and antioxidants from the roasted vegetables. It's a complete, healthy meal in one bowl.