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Mediterranean Lamb Bowls
Mediterranean Lamb Bowls feature spiced ground lamb served over turmeric rice with fresh vegetables, creamy hummus, and feta cheese. Aromatic spices and fresh herbs enhance the lamb’s savory profile while the combination of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs adds brightness. The dish provides a layered flavor and texture experience anchored by the warm, spiced meat and varied accompaniments.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
719 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
For Spiced Ground Lamb:
- 1 pound lamb ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup mint plus more for garnish, fresh, chopped
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley plus more for garnish, chopped
For Bowls:
- 1 cup Turmeric Rice or other rice of choice
- ground lamb spiced
- 1 tomato diced
- 1 cucumber peeled and diced
- 1 cup hummus homemade or store bought
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 2 pita bread optional, for serving
Instructions
To Make The Spiced Ground Lamb:
- Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add olive oil.
- When oil is hot, add onions and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, until starting to soften.
- Add ground lamb. Brown lamb until cooked through.
- Add paprika, allspice, red pepper flakes, ginger, salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined, cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in fresh herbs.
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To Assemble Bowls
- In a bowl, layer Turmeric Rice, then top with some of the spiced ground lamb, tomatoes, cucumbers, hummus and feta. Sprinkle with more fresh mint and parsley if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
719kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
968mg
(40%)
Potassium
741mg
(16%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1265IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
16.2mg
(18%)
Calcium
291mg
(29%)
Iron
4.9mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 719
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 719kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 968mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 741mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1265IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 16.2mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 291mg | 29% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.