Greek Ground Lamb & Spinach Skillet
A savory, one-pan Mediterranean meal featuring iron-rich lamb, blistered cherry tomatoes, and wilted spinach. Finished with briny kalamata olives and crumbled feta for a comforting dinner.
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The Greek flavors actually deepen and taste even better the next day.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep red bell pepper (chopped)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat…
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat…
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a light drizzle of olive oil.
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Add the ground lamb
Add the ground lamb, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season generously with dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until fully browned.
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Drain off excess fat if necessary
Drain off excess fat if necessary, leaving just a little in the pan to flavor the vegetables.
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Add the chopped red bell pepper and…
Add the chopped red bell pepper and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the tomatoes begin to blister and release their juices.
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Lower the heat to medium and fold…
Lower the heat to medium and fold in the baby spinach a few handfuls at a time. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes until it is completely wilted.
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Remove the skillet from the heat
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the kalamata olives and scatter the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top before serving warm.
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The nutrition underneath
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Substitutions
Substitutions: If the lamb feels too heavy, you can substitute half or all of it with lean ground turkey, though you will lose some of the natural heme iron.
Leftovers
Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The Greek flavors actually deepen and taste even better the next day.
Nutrient Boost
Nutrient Boost: The vitamin C in the bell pepper and tomatoes is crucial here, as it significantly boosts your body's ability to absorb the iron from the lamb and spinach.
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