Greek-inspired Stuffed Lamb & Quinoa Pockets

Main Ingredient: Lamb

Ingredients:

• 500g ground lamb (fiber: 0g, fat: 65g, protein: 100g, calories: 965)
• 1 cup cooked quinoa (fiber: 5g, fat: 4g, protein: 8.14g, calories: 222)
• 1 red bell pepper, diced (fiber: 2g, fat: 0g, protein: 1g, calories: 30)
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped (fiber: 1g, fat: 0g, protein: 1g, calories: 45)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (fiber: 0g, fat: 0g, protein: 0g, calories: 10)
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano (fiber: 1g, fat: 0g, protein: 0g, calories: 6)
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (fiber: 0g, fat: 16g, protein: 14g, calories: 198)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 whole-wheat pita pockets (fiber: 20g, fat: 4g, protein: 28g, calories: 560)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (fiber: 0g, fat: 36g, protein: 0g, calories: 360)
• Lemon slices and fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
2. Add the ground lamb to the pan and season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Cook until the meat is browned.
3. Add the diced bell pepper to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes until soft.
4. Stir in the cooked quinoa and feta cheese. Mix well and remove from heat.
5. Cut the top off each pita pocket and stuff with the lamb-quinoa mixture.
6. Brush the outside of the pita pockets with the remaining olive oil.
7. Place the stuffed pitas in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for about 10 minutes, or until crispy and heated through.
8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving, serves 4):

Calories: 580, Protein: 38g, Fat: 30g, Carbs: 23g

“Plating:”

Present the Greek-inspired Stuffed Lamb & Quinoa Pockets on a minimalistic, off-white plate. Cut each pocket in half diagonally and stagger them for a dynamic effect. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top and sprinkle some fresh herbs on the plate for a burst of color. Finally, adorn the edge of the plate with a few fresh lemon slices – this not only adds a bright splash of color, but also invites diners to customize their palate with fresh citrus notes. The end result is both rustic, to honor the Greek inspiration, and elegant, highlighting the careful preparation and quality ingredients.