Lamb And Quinoa Saute Recipes

GARLIC BUTTER QUINOA

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients, except the parsley, to a sauce pan. Stir to combine. Turn the heat to medium-high and allow to come to a boil.
• Place a cover on the sauce pan, reduce the heat to simmer, and allow the quinoa to cook for 15 minutes.
• Turn off the heat. Add the parsley and fluff into the cooked quinoa with a fork. Let the quinoa sit for 5 minutes before serving.

SPICED LAMB WITH LEMON & HERB QUINOA

Steps:

• In a pestle with a mortar crush the cumin seeds then add the garlic clove, chilli and some salt and pepper. Mash to a paste. Stir in the lemon juice and olive oil and pour half the mix over the lamb chops and leave to marinate. Set the other half aside.
• Rinse the quinoa in cold water then place in a saucepan with twice the volume of water. Place on the heat and bring to the boil then turn down the heat slightly and boil gently for 10 mins. Turn the heat off and stir through the reserved dressing. Cover and leave for another 10 mins.
• Meanwhile heat a griddle pan or grill to high and cook the lamb for about 3-5 mins on each side or until cooked to your liking. When ready to serve stir the spring onions and coriander through the quinoa and serve with the lamb and steamed stem broccoli dressed in a drizzle more oil.

ORGANIC LAMB BURGER WITH FRESH MINT YOGURT AND QUINOA

Steps:

• Rinse the quinoa in a large fine mesh strainer with cold water, then transfer to a small saucepan. Cover with 2 cups cold water, bring to a boil, and then reduce to a low simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, fluff with a fork and let cool before mixing into the lamb.
• Mix together the quinoa, lamb, cumin, cayenne, garlic, egg, onions and some salt in a large bowl until the mixture comes together and is smooth. Form the mixture into 4 balls, flatten down into patties and place on baking sheets.
• Heat a large nonstick saute pan over high heat for 1 minute, and then add the oil. Cook the patties until browned, 3 minutes per side, and then cover and cook over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Mix together the yogurt and mint in a separate bowl and season with salt.
• To plate the dish, place the lamb burger over your favorite salad or I recommend a fresh tomato puree. Top each with a dollop of the mint yogurt and serve.

LAMB AND QUINOA SAUTE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
• Add shallot and let cook about 3 - 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the carrots, celery and peppers. Let cook an additional 5 minutes or so, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine the water, margarine and the quinoa. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer over a very low flame until all the water is absorbed. About 15 minutes.
• Once the vegetables have become tender and browned, add the lamb cubes. then add the ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, soy sauce, rice vinegar and the sesame oil. Stir to blend all the flavors.
• Let cook about 10 minutes, then add the broccoli, mustard greens and the kidney beans. Cook and additional 10 minutes or until the lamb is cooked through.
• Right before taking it off the heat, add the cherry tomatoes and the white poppy seeds.
• Serve alongside the cooked quinoa.

QUINOA AND HERB CRUSTED LAMB

Steps:

• For the coating: In a medium bowl, mix together the quinoa, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Beat the eggs in another medium bowl.
• For the lamb: Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Dip the lamb chops in the egg and then coat with the quinoa mixture, pressing lightly to help the coating stick. Add half the lamb chops to the pan and cook until light golden, about 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and cook the remaining chops. Allow the chops to rest for 5 minutes.
• For the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the creme fraiche, maple syrup, and thyme until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• To serve, arrange the lamb chops on a platter and serve the sauce alongside.

SAUTEED SICILIAN LAMB

Steps:

• Set a large saute pan over high heat and add the oil. Sprinkle the lamb with salt and pepper. Add the lamb to the pan along with the garlic and saute until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the oregano and pepper flakes and stir. The lamb is done when browned all over but still tender. Transfer to a dish and set aside.
• Set the pan back over the heat and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onions, roasted peppers and mushrooms to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until the vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the olives, capers and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and reduce by two-thirds, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Return the lamb to the pan and stir together to incorporate the flavors and heat through.
• Serve the lamb with rice pilaf and garnish with the parsley.