Mediterranean Lamb and Quinoa Power Bowls
A vibrant and nutrient-dense bowl featuring savory ground lamb, fluffy quinoa, and a refreshing mix of crisp vegetables, all tied together with a light, herby yogurt sauce. A perfect balance of flavors and textures for a satisfying heart-healthy meal.
2560 calories
$4 per serving
$35 min
4 servings
heart-healthy, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 500g lean ground lamb
- 200g quinoa
- 400ml water
- 1 large cucumber
- 250g cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 150g plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 bunch fresh mint
- 1 bunch fresh dill
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon
- 30ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Rinse the quinoa thoroughly. In a medium pot, combine the quinoa and 400ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- 2.While the quinoa cooks, finely dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Mince the garlic.
- 3.In a large non-stick pan, heat 15ml of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground lamb, minced garlic, and oregano. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking up the meat, until browned. Drain any excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
- 4.To make the sauce, finely chop the mint and dill. In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, chopped herbs, the juice of half a lemon, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined.
- 5.Assemble the bowls by dividing the cooked quinoa among four servings. Top each with a portion of the cooked lamb, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
- 6.Drizzle each bowl with the remaining olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Finish with a generous dollop of the herbed yogurt sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
29g
fat
40g
carbs
9g
fiber
38g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is rich in heart-healthy nutrients. Lean lamb provides quality protein, quinoa offers complex carbs and fiber, and the combination of fresh vegetables and olive oil delivers beneficial monounsaturated fats and antioxidants to support cardiovascular health.