Mediterranean Ground Lamb Quinoa Bowl
A flavorful herb-seasoned ground lamb bowl served over fluffy quinoa with crisp cucumber and lemon. Completely gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and nightshade-free.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Dylan + Lila
Dylan 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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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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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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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan · Colander · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Rinse the quinoa under cold water in…
Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.
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In a small saucepan over high heat, bring 0.5 cup of water and the quinoa to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
Look for: liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy
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Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet…
Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C).
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Add minced garlic clove and ground lamb…
Add minced garlic clove and ground lamb to the skillet, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
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Season lamb with dried oregano and salt
Season lamb with dried oregano and salt, cooking for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and completely cooked through with no pink remaining.
Look for: browned and completely cooked through with no pink remaining
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Remove skillet from heat and stir in…
Remove skillet from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice.
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Assemble by placing cooked quinoa in a…
Assemble by placing cooked quinoa in a serving bowl, topping with cooked ground lamb and crisp diced cucumber.
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Serve warm and enjoy immediately or store…
Serve warm and enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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