Recipe: Spicy Lamb Protein Blast Jambalaya

Main Ingredient:

Lamb (shoulder cut)

Ingredients:

1. 800g Lamb shoulder, finely diced
2. 1 Medium Onion, finely chopped
3. 4 cloves of Garlic, minced
4. 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
5. 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, diced
6. 4 Green Chillies, chopped finely (deseed if you wish for less heat)
7. 1 cup of chopped Celery
8. A sprig of fresh Rosemary
9. A sprig of fresh Thyme
10. 200g Quinoa
11. 37g Broccoli florets
12. 37g Cauliflower florets
13. 1 tbsp Olive oil
14. Sea Salt to taste
15. 1 tbsp Paprika powder
16. 2 tsp Cayenne pepper
17. 1 liter Chicken or Vegetable Broth

Nutritional Information per serving (serves 4):

• Calories: 654 kcal
• Protein: 62g
• Fat: 28g
• Carbs: 42g

Cooking Instructions:

1. Heat up the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the diced lamb and fry until browned on all sides. Once done, remove the lamb and set it aside.
3. In the same pan, add the onions, garlic, bell peppers, and chillies. Saute until the onions become translucent.
4. Add the lamb meat back into the pan, along with the thyme and rosemary. Stir well and allow the herbs to infuse into the meat.
5. Add the paprika powder and cayenne pepper to the pan, stirring to distribute them evenly. Cook for 2 minutes.
6. Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let simmer.
7. Add quinoa to the pan, cover and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
8. Stir in the broccoli and cauliflower florets, and let simmer until the quinoa is cooked and the vegetables are tender. Adjust salt to taste.

Plating:

Serve this spicy Lamb Protein Blast Jambalaya in a shallow, wide bowl. Spoon a generous portion of the jambalaya into the centre, ensuring an even distribution of lamb and veggies. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary placed on the top of the mound for a pleasing contrast to the deep colour of the jambalaya. Combine this with a shining, silver spoon on the right side of the bowl to add a touch of elegance. The finished plate should showcase a medley of colors and textures, inviting and exciting to the eye.