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Lemon Garlic Lamb Bowls

Lemon Garlic Lamb Bowls are bright, fresh, and full of flavor. Juicy lamb cooks with garlic and lemon, then gets served over rice with crisp veggies and creamy yogurt for a simple, tasty meal the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lamb Mixture
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zest from 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Bowl Base and Toppings
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Zest and juice the lemon. Mince the garlic and chop the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and parsley.
  2. Cook the rice or quinoa according to package directions and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, stir the Greek yogurt with a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground lamb and cook, breaking it apart, for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking for 8 to 10 minutes until the lamb is browned and fully cooked.
  6. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice. Stir well to coat the lamb evenly with flavor.
  7. Divide rice or quinoa into bowls. Top with the lemon garlic lamb mixture, chopped vegetables, and a drizzle of lemon yogurt sauce. Finish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

You can prepare the lamb and grains up to three days in advance and store them separately in airtight containers. Add fresh vegetables and yogurt sauce just before serving for the best texture and flavor.