Lamb with quinoa

4 servings

70 minutes

Lamb with quinoa is an exquisite dish of European cuisine where juicy meat harmonizes with the tenderness of quinoa and a rich raspberry sauce. Historically, such recipes arose from the desire to combine traditional meat dishes with light sides that enhance the main ingredient's flavor. Marinated lamb, baked to tenderness, acquires a wonderful aroma thanks to soy sauce, garlic, and cilantro. Quinoa cooked to fluffiness serves as a perfect complement with its light nutty undertone. The raspberry sauce combines sweet and tart notes, making the dish's flavor rich and memorable. This dish is suitable for both a cozy home dinner and a festive table as it combines ease of preparation with restaurant-quality presentation.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 628.8
• Proteins: 26.5g
• Fats: 29.8g
• Carbohydrates: 60.8g

Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
• Mutton: 400 g
• Garlic: 2 head
• Soy sauce: 3 tbsp
• Balsamic vinegar: 1 tsp
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Raspberry jam: 100 g
• Water: 50 ml
• Ground pepper mix: to taste
• Quinoa: 1 glass
• Sugar: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. If you don't have time to wait for the lamb to marinate (it needs to marinate for half an hour to an hour), you can make everything much simpler)

2. In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp of soy sauce, 2 tbsp of olive oil, minced garlic and cilantro, and add pepper mix to taste. Stir everything well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Garlic: 2 heads
   • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
   • Ground pepper mix:  to taste

3. We place the meat in a baking bag, pour the marinade over it, and put it in a preheated oven (to 200 degrees) for 1 hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mutton: 400 g
   • Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Garlic: 2 heads
   • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
   • Ground pepper mix:  to taste

4. While the meat is cooking, we prepare quinoa according to the package instructions: first rinsing it, adding water, bringing it to a boil, and then simmering for 15 minutes. (We will use quinoa as a side dish).

   Required ingredients:

   • Quinoa: 1 glass
   • Water: 50 ml

5. We start preparing the sauce for the meat.

6. In a small saucepan, mix our raspberry jam, 1 tbsp of sugar, 1 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tsp of balsamic vinegar, and add a pepper mix to taste. Bring it to a boil, then cook for about 2 minutes and remove from heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Raspberry jam: 100 g
   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon
   • Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
   • Balsamic vinegar: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground pepper mix:  to taste

7. When our meat is ready, we take it out of the oven, cut it into small pieces, place it on a plate with quinoa, and drizzle with raspberry sauce. Enjoy your meal!!!?