Libyan Spiced Lentil Bite with Lamb, Cumin and Lemon-Mint

Name: Libyan Spiced Lentil Bite with Lamb, Cumin and Lemon-Mint
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (70g cooked) red lentils, cooked; 35 g (cooked) lean ground lamb; 1 tsp (4g) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small clove (2g) garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp ground coriander; 1/4 (~12g juice) lemon, juiced; 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped; 1 tsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped; pinch sea salt; pinch black pepper

A small Libyan-style afternoon snack — warm red lentils stewed with cumin and a small portion of crumbled lamb, brightened with lemon and fresh mint. Lentils plus lamb deliver a steady, well-rounded iron dose without crossing into a full meal.

Prep: 5 min
Cocción: 8 min
Total: 13 min
Porciones: 1

Ingredientes

1/3cup (70g cooked)red lentils, cooked
35g (cooked)lean ground lamb
1tsp (4g)extra-virgin olive oil
1small clove (2g)garlic, minced
1/2tspground cumin
1/4tspground coriander
1/4(~12g juice)lemon, juiced
1tbspfresh mint, chopped
1tspflat-leaf parsley, chopped
pinchsea salt
pinchblack pepper

Preparación

01
Warm the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, cumin, and coriander and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02
Add the cooked ground lamb and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
03
Stir in the cooked lentils with a splash of water. Simmer for 3 minutes until the lentils take on the spice.
04
Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Spoon into a small bowl and finish with the chopped mint and parsley.

Nutrición (por porción)

Calories: 215kcal
Protein: 14g
Carbs: 22g
Fat: 7g
Fiber: 6g
Selenium: 12mcg
Zinc: 2.6mg
Iron: 5mg
B12: 0.9mcg
Iodine: 3mcg
Sodium: 360mg