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Mediterranean Lamb Bowl with Tzatziki sauce
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>Easy to make, and absolutely chock filled to the brim with fresh vegetables & herbs! The lamb bowl component is compliant with the paleo diet. Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: thealmondeater.com (modified slightly) (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 2
Ingredients
1/2 pound
Ground lamb
2 cloves
Garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon
Thyme
1/4 teaspoon
Oregano
Salt & Pepper to preference
1 cup
Grape tomatoes (sliced)
OR of sufficiently cut larger tomatoes
1/3 cup
Onion (diced, preferably red)
1 cup
Cucumber (sliced)
FOR THE TZATZIKI SAUCE
1/3 cup
Coconut milk
1/3 cup
Mayonaise
3 tablespoons
Lemon juice
1 cup
Cucumber (sliced)
3 cloves
Garlic
3
Mint leaves
2 teaspoons
Fresh dill
Salt & pepper to taste
FOR THE CAULIFLOWER:
dash of
Olive oil
12 ounces
Cauliflower rice
OR 1 head of cauliflower (crumbled)
Step by Step Instructions
- Cook the lamb in a skillet for 2 to 3 minutes, add the garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper, then stir to combine. Cook until the lamb is browned.
- Blend all of the ingredients in the tzatziki sauce section in a blender until the mixture is smooth.
- Cook the cauliflower rice/crumbled cauliflower in either the microwave or in a skillet with a dash of olive oil
- Assemble your lamb bowl starting with the cauliflower as a base, followed by the ground lamb, then the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and finally top with the tzatziki sauce.