Spicy Lamb and Lentils with Herbs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Spicy Lamb and Lentils with Herbs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound ground lamb
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 cups cooked brown or French green lentils (from 1 cup dried)
- 1/2 English hothouse cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus leaves for serving
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus leaves for serving
- 3/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- Flatbread and lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Season lamb with salt and pepper and arrange in pan in an even patty about 1/4" thick. Cook, pressing occasionally to help meat make contact with pan, until underside is browned and very crisp, about 5 minutes. Carefully turn, pouring off excess fat (reserve), and cook until other side is crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Break up lamb into small pieces. Mix in garlic, red pepper flakes, and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spices are fragrant and lamb is cooked through but still juicy, about 2 minutes. Transfer lamb mixture to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
- Place lentils and 2 tablespoons of reserved fat in same skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing occasionally, until lentils start to brown and crisp, 5 –8 minutes. Return lamb to skillet and toss to combine and warm through. Remove from heat and stir in cucumber, cilantro, and parsley.
- Spoon yogurt onto plates and top with lamb mixture, then some more cilantro and parsley. Serve with flatbread and lemon wedges.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Spicy Lamb and Lentils with Herbs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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