This dish will bowl you over if the best possible way. The clever combination of ingredients, which include plump peas, juicy browned lamb, herbaceous parsley, cooling cucumber & crispy chickpeas, add flavour and texture to quinoa. With this meal, you should switch off the TV, socials, and just focus on the deliciousness in front of you, Chef!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
Quinoa
Place the Quinoa in a pot with 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain (if necessary). Set aside to steam, about 5 minutes.
Chickpeas & LAMB
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the lamb and the Chickpeas until golden, and the lamb is cooked through, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, add a knob of butter (optional) and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and season.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with a generous drizzle of olive oil and mix to emulsify. Add the Quinoa, Parsley, salad leaves, peas, Cucumber, and the chickpea mixture. Toss to combine and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded Quinoa salad and dig in, Chef!
Quinoa
Place the Quinoa in a pot with 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain (if necessary). Set aside to steam, about 5 minutes.
Chickpeas & LAMB
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the lamb and the Chickpeas until golden, and the lamb is cooked through, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, add a knob of butter (optional) and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and season.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with a generous drizzle of olive oil and mix to emulsify. Add the Quinoa, Parsley, salad leaves, peas, Cucumber, and the chickpea mixture. Toss to combine and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded Quinoa salad and dig in, Chef!
Quinoa
Place the Quinoa in a pot with 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain (if necessary). Set aside to steam, about 5 minutes.
Chickpeas & LAMB
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the lamb and the Chickpeas until golden, and the lamb is cooked through, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, add a knob of butter (optional) and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and season.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with a generous drizzle of olive oil and mix to emulsify. Add the Quinoa, Parsley, salad leaves, peas, Cucumber, and the chickpea mixture. Toss to combine and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded Quinoa salad and dig in, Chef!
Quinoa
Place the Quinoa in a pot with 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain (if necessary). Set aside to steam, about 5 minutes.
Chickpeas & LAMB
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the lamb and the Chickpeas until golden, and the lamb is cooked through, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, add a knob of butter (optional) and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and season.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with a generous drizzle of olive oil and mix to emulsify. Add the Quinoa, Parsley, salad leaves, peas, Cucumber, and the chickpea mixture. Toss to combine and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded Quinoa salad and dig in, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R141.18
for 4 servings · R35.30 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Fresh Parsley needs 10 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 7% of packR3.80
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Quinoa needs 200 mlBBQ Flavoured Quinoa Chips 40 g R19.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R19.99
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Chickpeas needs 240 gChilli, Chickpea & Butternut Soup Mix 600 g 600 g at R42.99 · 40% of packR17.20
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Balsamic Vinegar needs 60 mlWillow Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Balsamic Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R54.99 · 24% of packR13.20
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Peas needs 120 gSplit Pea Soup Mix 750 g 750 g at R42.99 · 16% of packR6.88
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Salad Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Cucumber needs 400 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 1.14× packR36.56
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Free-range Lamb Chunks needs 600 gHalaal Free Range Lamb Bones Avg 1 kg 1 kg at R64.99 · 60% of packR38.99
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- NOMU Italian Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Seared Lamb Bites & Herby Quinoa Bowl?
The preparation time for Seared Lamb Bites & Herby Quinoa Bowl with chickpeas is between 20 and 25 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Seared Lamb Bites & Herby Quinoa Bowl with chickpeas?
The total time required to make Seared Lamb Bites & Herby Quinoa Bowl with chickpeas is between 20 and 25 minutes.
How many servings does Seared Lamb Bites & Herby Quinoa Bowl provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Seared Lamb Bites & Herby Quinoa Bowl?
Balsamic Vinegar, Chickpeas, Cucumber, Free-range Lamb Chunks, NOMU Italian Rub, Parsley, Pea, Quinoa, Salad Leaves
What is the nutritional information of Seared Lamb Bites & Herby Quinoa Bowl?
Calories: 725, Carbs: 56 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 40.1 grams, Sugar: 9.1 grams, Salt: 313 grams
How do I prepare Seared Lamb Bites & Herby Quinoa Bowl?
DINNER IS READY: Bowl up the loaded quinoa salad and dig in, Chef! JUST BEFORE SERVING: In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with a generous drizzle of olive oil and mix to emulsify. Add the quinoa, parsley, salad leaves, peas, cucumber, and the chickpea mixture. Toss to combine and season. CHICKPEAS & LAMB: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the lamb and the chickpeas until golden, and the lamb is cooked through, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 1-2 minutes, add a knob of butter (optional) and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and season. QUINOA: Place the quinoa in a pot with 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tails have popped out, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain (if necessary). Set aside to steam, about 5 minutes.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Seared Lamb Bites & Herby Quinoa Bowl?
Balsamic Vinegar, Chickpeas, Cucumber, Free-range Lamb Chunks, NOMU Italian Rub, Parsley, Pea, Quinoa, Salad Leaves
How many calories does Seared Lamb Bites & Herby Quinoa Bowl have?
725 calories
How much fat content does Seared Lamb Bites & Herby Quinoa Bowl have?
grams