Ground Lamb Bowl

Ground Lamb Bowl

3 servings
This Mediterranean inspired bowl features a colorful medley of fresh and cooked ingredients, including ground lamb, spinach, cauliflower rice, tomatoes, feta cheese, and warm spices. This recipe is a fast one-pan dinner, great for keto and low carb diets with only 5 grams of net carbs.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground lamb)

    (Note 1

  • 1 package raw baby spinach

    6-ounce

  • 1 roma tomato

    diced

  • 2 cups cauliflower rice)

    (Note 2

  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. 1

    Brown Lamb: Add lamb to high-sided pan (Note 3) over medium-high heat. While crumbling lamb with stiff utensil, cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Don't drain off grease (Note 4).

  2. 2

    Wilt Spinach: Add half of spinach to pan with lamb, stirring until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Then stir in remaining half of spinach until wilted, another 1 to 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook Cauliflower: Add cauliflower rice to pan and cook until tender, a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt, cumin, and cinnamon until well-mixed, about 1 minute. Turn off heat.

  4. 4

    Serve: Divide contents of pan into 3 bowls, using slotted spoon so any excess liquid is left behind. Evenly distribute tomatoes and feta cheese among bowls, stirring them in. Serve (Notes 5-6).

Ground Lamb Bowl

Ground Lamb Bowl

25 min3 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a quick, flavorful dinner that's both satisfying and healthy? This Mediterranean-inspired Ground Lamb Bowl delivers authentic tastes in a speedy, delicious one-pan meal you'll want to make again and again.

What makes this Ground Lamb Bowl shine is its simple yet powerful combination of warm spices like cumin and cinnamon infusing the savory lamb. Paired with a vibrant mix of fresh and cooked ingredients, it’s a remarkably easy one-pan solution that doesn't compromise on taste or health.

Prepare for a symphony of textures and tastes in every forkful. You'll savor the richly seasoned ground lamb, complemented by tender, wilted spinach and the mild earthiness of cauliflower rice. Fresh diced tomato adds a bright, juicy counterpoint, all brought together by the tangy, creamy crumbled feta.

This dish is designed to be naturally keto and low-carb, offering a satisfying meal with only 5 grams of net carbs per serving without feeling restrictive. It’s a hearty yet light meal that leaves you feeling energized, not weighed down.

Customization & Variations

While the ground lamb forms the heart of this dish, feel free to adapt it to your pantry. You could easily substitute ground chicken or turkey for the lamb if you prefer. For a different cheesy note, try goat cheese instead of feta. If you're not following a low-carb diet, regular cooked rice or quinoa makes a fine base. Experiment with other leafy greens like chopped kale in place of spinach.

This Ground Lamb Bowl is perfect for a busy weeknight when you need a wholesome, flavorful dinner on the table fast. Serve it hot from the pan, perhaps with an extra sprinkle of fresh herbs if you have them on hand for an added pop of color and flavor.

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