Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Easy Mediterranean Lamb Bowl, a vibrant dish that combines tender spiced ground lamb, fresh vegetables, and a creamy yogurt sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this meal is perfect for busy evenings or meal prep. The rich flavors of the Mediterranean will delight your taste buds while offering a healthy balance of protein and nutrients from fresh ingredients. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this customizable bowl promises to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 2 cups cooked rice or couscous
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 tomato
- 1/4 red onion
- Greek yogurt
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and brown the ground lamb for about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, coriander, and paprika; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Season with salt and lemon juice to taste.
- Prepare chopped vegetables (cucumber, tomato, red onion) for topping.
- Mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a bowl to create the sauce.
- Assemble by placing rice or couscous at the bottom of each bowl, then top with spiced lamb, veggies, and drizzle with yogurt sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or mint before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg