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5 from 6 votes

Ground Lamb Hummus Bowls

Servings: 4 bowls
Author: Alex Snodgrass

Ingredients

For the Orzo:

  • 1 ½ cups orzo
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

For the Ground Lamb:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon All Spice
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For the Bowls:

  • Baby arugula
  • Sliced cucumber
  • Halved cherry tomatoes
  • Thinly sliced red onion
  • Store bought Hummus
  • Crumbled feta
  • Fresh dill
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Cook the orzo according to package directions, drain. Add butter, turmeric, garlic powder, lemon juice and salt and stir to combine.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and cook, breaking up the meat, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain off excess fat return to skillet over medium heat. Add seasonings and toss to coat. Remove from heat.
  • Serve the orzo and ground lamb meat in bowls as desired. I serve with arugula, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, a spoonful of hummus, some feta, fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon! Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 698mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg