Greek Ground Lamb and Spinach Skillet
A savory, one-pan Mediterranean meal featuring iron-rich lamb, blistered cherry tomatoes, and wilted spinach. Finished with briny kalamata olives and melted mozzarella cheese for a rich dinner.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat…
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Place a large skillet over medium-high heat…
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp (15ml) of extra virgin olive oil.
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Add 150g of ground lamb to the…
Add 150g of ground lamb to the hot skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon for 5-7 minutes until browned throughout.
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Add 2 garlic cloves (minced) and 0
Add 2 garlic cloves (minced) and 0.5 tsp dried oregano to the pan, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Fold in 0.5 cup (75g) of cherry tomatoes and 4 kalamata olives, cooking for 3 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften.
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Stir in 2 cups (60g) of fresh…
Stir in 2 cups (60g) of fresh spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
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Top with 30g of mozzarella cheese
Top with 30g of mozzarella cheese, turn off heat, and cover for 2 minutes until cheese melts before serving.
Look for: cheese melts before serving
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