Lemon Herb Lamb With Garlic Infused Quinoa Recipe
Italian cuisine · 258 calories

About this recipe
Indulge in the savory flavors of Lemon Herb Lamb with Garlic Infused Quinoa, a delicious Italian-inspired dinner that combines tender lamb chops with a bed of fluffy, garlic-infused quinoa and a side of sautéed spinach. This quick and easy meal is ideal for busy evenings, coming together in just 35 minutes. The lamb is perfectly seared and seasoned with fresh rosemary, thyme, and a zesty hit of lemon, creating a dish that's both refreshing and hearty. The quinoa, cooked in vegetable stock and enriched with sautéed garlic and parsley, adds a nutritious base packed with protein and fiber. Serve this comforting meal for a satisfying dinner that supports your health goals while indulging your taste buds.
Ingredients
- NaN Fresh Halal British Lamb Leg
- 1 Lemon - 1 Each
- 1 Garlic Bulb - 1 Each
- - Forest Whole Foods Organic White Quinoa
- - Biona Capers In Olive Oil
- 400G Greenfield Himalayan Salt Fine 400G
- 100G Heera Black Pepper Powder 100g
- - Rosemary Rosmarinus Officinalis Herb Garden Plant
- - Ducros Dried Thyme
- - Potts Vegetable Stock Can
- - Schwartz Flat Leaf Parsley
- 1 Bunch Spinach Fresh 1 Bunch
Instructions
- 1. Heat 10 ml of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add lamb chops.
- 2. Season lamb with 3 g salt, 2 g ground black pepper, and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- 3. Add chopped garlic cloves, fresh rosemary, and thyme to the skillet, cooking until fragrant.
- 4. Drizzle the lamb with lemon juice, reduce heat to low, and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- 5. Remove lamb from skillet, cover with foil, and let it rest while preparing the quinoa.
- 6. Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain thoroughly using a fine mesh sieve.
- 7. In a medium saucepan, heat 5 ml of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic until golden.
- 8. Add rinsed quinoa to the saucepan, stirring to coat in the garlic oil, and cook for 1 minute.
- 9. Pour in vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- 10. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and stir in chopped parsley and remaining salt and pepper.
- 11. In the same skillet used for lamb, sauté spinach over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- 12. Plate the garlic-infused quinoa, top with the rested lamb chops, and garnish with sautéed spinach.
- 13. Drizzle any remaining pan juices from the skillet over the lamb and serve hot.