Here's proof that you can cook a crowd-friendly, budget-friendly lamb entree for your spring holiday meal. To ensure tender results, trim the lamb well, slice against the grain of the meat and be sure to follow the instructions for cooking in batches.
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Ingredients
Method
In a large bowl, toss together lamb, half of the oregano, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, 2 teaspoons of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the ground black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat.
Add half of the lamb and cook, tossing constantly, until cooked through and liquid is absorbed, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to a plate.
Repeat process with remaining oil and lamb.
In a bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Arrange quinoa on a platter or individual serving plates.
Spoon lamb over quinoa, top with peppers, cucumber-yogurt sauce and remaining oregano and serve.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
Calories
460
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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