Spiced Lamb with Fennel and Herbed Couscous
A vibrant and aromatic flexitarian dish featuring lean lamb mince cooked with sweet fennel and cherry tomatoes, served over a bed of fluffy, herb-infused whole wheat couscous. A perfect one-bowl meal.

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1150 calories
$8 per serving
$30 min
2 servings
flexitarian, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 250g lean lamb mince
- 150g whole wheat couscous
- 1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 100g fresh spinach
- 30ml olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Small bunch of fresh mint, chopped
- Small bunch of fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Prepare the couscous according to package directions. Once fluffy, stir in the chopped mint, parsley, half the lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- 2.Heat 15ml of olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped red onion and sliced fennel, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
- 3.Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, and ground coriander to the pan. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4.Add the lamb mince to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned all over, about 5-6 minutes.
- 5.Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften and release their juices. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 6.Add the fresh spinach to the pan and stir until just wilted. Squeeze in the remaining lemon juice.
- 7.To serve, divide the herbed couscous between two bowls and top with the spiced lamb and fennel mixture.
Nutrition Information
45g
fat
95g
carbs
20g
fiber
75g
protein
Why this recipe
This nutritious recipe offers a balanced profile of high-quality protein from lamb for muscle support and complex carbohydrates from whole wheat couscous for sustained energy. It's rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals from fennel, tomatoes, and spinach.