Herbed Lamb Patties with Zesty Quinoa Salad
Juicy lamb patties infused with fresh mint and parsley, served with a refreshing, protein-packed quinoa salad. A perfectly balanced, flavorful, and nutritious meal that is naturally nut-free and easy to prepare.
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1550 calories
$5 per serving
$30 min
2 servings
nut-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 300g lamb mince
- 100g quinoa
- 150g cucumber
- 150g cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 small red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 15g fresh mint
- 15g fresh parsley
- 1 lemon
- 30ml olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Cook the 100g of quinoa according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
- 2.Finely chop the fresh mint, parsley, and garlic. In a bowl, combine the 300g lamb mince with half of the chopped herbs, one minced garlic clove, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 4-6 small patties.
- 3.Heat 15ml of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Cook the lamb patties for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
- 4.While the patties cook, prepare the salad. Dice the 150g of cucumber, halve the 150g of cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the 1/2 red onion.
- 5.In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and the remaining fresh herbs.
- 6.To make the dressing, whisk together the juice of 1 lemon, the remaining 15ml of olive oil, the remaining minced garlic clove, salt, and pepper. Pour over the quinoa salad and toss gently to combine.
- 7.Serve the warm herbed lamb patties immediately alongside the zesty quinoa salad.
Nutrition Information
98g
fat
84g
carbs
15g
fiber
74g
protein
Why this recipe
This balanced meal is rich in high-quality protein from lamb and quinoa for muscle support. It offers excellent dietary fiber from vegetables and whole-grain quinoa for digestive health, plus antioxidants from fresh herbs.