Herbed Lamb with Roasted Root Vegetables & Avocado-Herb Dressing
A vibrant and satisfying AIP-compliant meal featuring tender lamb steaks and roasted sweet potatoes with cauliflower, all brought together with a zesty, creamy avocado dressing. This dish is perfect for a nutrient-dense and flavorful dinner.
2280 calories
$6 per serving
$45 min
4 servings
autoimmune-protocol, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 600g lamb leg steaks
- 400g sweet potato
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (approx. 500g)
- 200g fresh spinach
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 45ml extra virgin olive oil
- 45ml fresh lemon juice
- 20g fresh parsley
- 20g fresh cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 cm piece fresh ginger
- 2 cm piece fresh turmeric (or 1 tsp ground turmeric)
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C. Peel and chop the sweet potato into 2cm cubes. Cut the cauliflower into similar-sized florets.
- 2.On a large baking tray, toss the sweet potato and cauliflower with 30ml of olive oil, freshly grated turmeric, and a pinch of salt. Roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- 3.While the vegetables roast, prepare the lamb. Mince 2 cloves of garlic and grate the ginger. Rub the lamb steaks with the garlic, ginger, remaining 15ml of olive oil, and a generous pinch of sea salt.
- 4.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb steaks for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until cooked to your preference. Remove from the pan and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- 5.Prepare the dressing. In a blender, combine the avocado flesh, lemon juice, the remaining clove of garlic, parsley, cilantro, and 50ml of water. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt.
- 6.Gently wilt the spinach in the warm skillet used for the lamb over low heat for 1-2 minutes.
- 7.To serve, divide the roasted vegetables and wilted spinach among four plates. Slice the rested lamb and arrange on top. Drizzle generously with the creamy avocado-herb dressing.
Nutrition Information
32g
fat
32g
carbs
10g
fiber
37g
protein
Why this recipe
This gut-friendly recipe is perfect for an AIP diet. It's rich in anti-inflammatory compounds from turmeric and ginger, provides high-quality protein from lamb for muscle repair, and offers healthy fats from avocado for sustained energy.