Herbed Lamb and Sweet Potato Skillet
A vibrant and satisfying one-pan meal, packed with nutrient-dense ingredients. This AIP-friendly skillet combines savory ground lamb with sweet potatoes, zucchini, and fresh herbs for a quick, balanced, and delicious dinner.
1350 calories
$4 per serving
$30 min
2 servings
autoimmune-protocol, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 300g ground lamb
- 1 large sweet potato (approx. 300g), diced
- 1 medium zucchini (approx. 200g), diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 100g fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 60ml water or AIP-compliant bone broth
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1.Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced sweet potato and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften and brown.
- 2.Push the sweet potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add the ground lamb to the other side, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- 3.Add the chopped onion, diced zucchini, and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir everything together and season with salt, rosemary, oregano, and turmeric.
- 4.Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent and the zucchini is tender.
- 5.Add the fresh spinach and water or broth to the skillet. Stir until the spinach is fully wilted, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
- 6.Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary before serving hot.
Nutrition Information
84g
fat
79g
carbs
15g
fiber
72g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is designed for the Autoimmune Protocol, using anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and olive oil. It provides high-quality protein from lamb, complex carbohydrates from sweet potato for sustained energy, and is rich in fiber and vitamins.