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15-Minute One-Pan Lamb & Quinoa Midweek Supper

Published on May 25, 2017 • Last updated January 28, 2019 by Elizabeth
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In collaboration with Tasty, Easy Lamb.

15-Minute Lamb & Quinoa One-Pan Midweek Supper

I do love cooking, but there are busy days when, after dealing with work, family, housework and exercising, I just can’t face spending ages standing in front of the cooker preparing a meal.

This recipe and variations of it are my go-to recipe for such occasions. The ultimate comfort food when, at the end of a long day, the bra gets ditched (cue: heavy sigh of relief!), the pj’s get put back on (does anyone else have a super cosy fluffy pair they live in when at home?), and this one-pan meal gets cooked. The rest of the evening is spent cosied up on the couch watching the latest series on Netflix or Amazon Prime. A well-deserved time-out after the chaos of day-to-day life.

15-Minute Lamb & Quinoa One-Pan Midweek Supper
15-Minute Lamb & Quinoa One-Pan Midweek Supper

Regular readers will know that we eat a lot of lamb in our house. I do love a Sunday roast leg of lamb, and leftovers are always cut into 1 cm cubes the next day and kept in the freezer for quick midweek meals like this. I’ve also made this recipe with leftover kibe, cut into small pieces, and leftover BBQ lamb leg steaks with harissa and mint (which was rather lovely – recipe to follow!). Cubed lamb takes no time at all to defrost, so it’s ok if I’ve forgotten to take it out first thing in the morning.

I’m also a big fan of the ready-to-eat quinoa sachets you can get in the supermarket. I know quinoa takes no time to cook, but sometimes, well, y’know… lazy. I’m quite partial to the mixed red and white quinoa from Merchant Gourmet, and so I’ve used their sachet in this recipe. Feel free to replace the quinoa with rice, or leftover roast potatoes cut into bits.

15-Minute Lamb & Quinoa One-Pan Midweek Supper

When it comes to greens, just chuck in half a bag of whatever you happen to have. I use whatever’s arrived in that week’s veg box – spinach, rainbow chard, kale or, as pictured above, spicy Chinese greens, as they give a nice kick to the dish. You could always throw in some leftover roast vegetables from your Sunday roast dinner too – this is a very versatile recipe!

The only work involved is frying an onion with some spices, and reheating everything else. Quick and easy and oh so delicious with minimal washing up. Win!

15-Minute Lamb & Quinoa One-Pan Midweek Supper

What’s your favourite quick and easy midweek supper recipe? Let me know in the comments! And what are you watching these days on Netflix or Amazon Prime? I’m needing something new to watch now that The Walking Dead has finished. Inspire me!

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15-Minute Lamb & Quinoa One-Pan Midweek Supper

15-Minute Lamb & Quinoa One-Pan Midweek Supper

A quick and easy midweek supper made with leftover Sunday roast lamb (or any other cooked lamb). Proper comfort food!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp whole cumin seeds
  • 0.5 tsp whole coriander seeds crushed
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 250 grams leftover cooked lamb cut into 1 cm dice
  • 250 grams red & white quinoa I use Merchant Gourmet sachets
  • 100 grams greens chard, kale, spinach, etc.
  • Shetland sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • plain natural yoghurt to serve

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Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a large saute pan over a medium-high heat.
  • Add the seeds and toast until they begin to pop. Add the onion and gently fry until they begin to soften without colouring.
  • Add the cubed, cooked leftover lamb and cook for 5 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Add your chopped greens and cook for a further minute or two until they begin to wilt and then add the cooked quinoa. Continue to cook until heated through.
  • Season well to taste and serve with a generous dollop of plain, natural yogurt.

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This is a commissioned recipe for Tasty, Easy Lamb although, as always, all thoughts and opinions expressed are our own. Thank you for supporting the brands who make it possible for me to do what I love: mess up my kitchen and share recipe stories.

Category: 15 Minute Meals, Hoof & Feather, Lamb, RecipeTag: lamb, quinoa, Tasty Easy Lamb

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Comments

  1. vodka

    June 4, 2019 at 12:17 pm

    i am allergic to just about anything there is– if it’s from a box or can likely hood is i can’t have it. i have to make everything from scratch and after a while of using the same recipes for pretty much two years, it’s nice to find something so tasteful that i can actually eat. This recipe is delicious and a huge hit with my family, ill definitely be adding it to my recipe book and making it again.

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  2. Megan

    May 31, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    I love quick, one-pan meals!

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  3. Candace

    May 31, 2017 at 10:11 am

    Lamb is my absolute favourite meal and I’m liking this recipe very much as it’s perfect for mid week as it’s quick and easy to cook. Certainly be giving this a try

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  4. Khushboo

    May 31, 2017 at 5:39 am

    Just 15 minutes to cook something healthy and delicious? I am seriously bowled over. Can’t wait to try it 🙂

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  5. rain

    May 30, 2017 at 6:20 pm

    i love lamb. my nephew swears by quinoa. I haven’t made anything using it yet but, I may just have to try this recipe. it looks so good;

    Reply
  6. Marielle Altenor

    May 30, 2017 at 4:54 am

    Lamb is one favorite meat. I rarely cook it though because I don’t know many recipes. This one pan quinoa dish looks soo good!

    Reply
  7. chen

    May 30, 2017 at 2:24 am

    Oh my god, this looks so delicious.
    I have to make this sometime this week for sure. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  8. Kate - gluten free alchemist

    May 29, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    Yum! I am a huge fan of quinoa and I love how you have used it here….. although I have never used ready-cooked sachets (I just cook a batch up and leave it in the fridge ready to use whenever!). x

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  9. Leigh Anne Borders

    May 29, 2017 at 5:32 pm

    I am all for a dish that takes one pan and 15 minutes. This allows me more time to focus on things that I need to.

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  10. Annemarie LeBlanc

    May 29, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    This looks like a really healthy and delicious dish. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I can make this for dinner tomorrow. I am sure this will be a hit with my family.

    Reply
  11. Elizabeth O.

    May 29, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    It looks so good and appetizing! This is why I love quinoa, it’s so versatile and it goes so well with other ingredients!

    Reply
  12. Basundhara Ghosh

    May 29, 2017 at 11:19 am

    Looks tasty and so easy to make. Definitely gonna try 🙂

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  13. Kiwi

    May 29, 2017 at 8:38 am

    Wow this looks amazing! You got me with a pin instantly i would love to recreate this!

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  14. Denice

    May 29, 2017 at 7:02 am

    This dish looks super yummy! I will pass it on to my brother, he loves dishes like this!

    Reply
  15. JD Obedoza

    May 29, 2017 at 6:09 am

    Your dish is perfect for my next family gathering. What a way to cook those lambs. Delicious!

    Reply
  16. Enricoh Alfonzo

    May 28, 2017 at 11:16 pm

    Se manifique! mmmmmm this loooks sooooo mouth watering. makes me wana reach into the pic and taste lol

    Reply
  17. Brian

    May 28, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    I’ll be honest, this one looks quite unique but also so tasty! I’ll try it soon, probably even this week I promise! 🙂

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  18. Angela Bethea

    May 28, 2017 at 5:06 am

    I love looking for easy to prepare dish too. That looks very appetizing and delicious. I will try this with rice instead.

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  19. Kaylee

    May 27, 2017 at 11:21 pm

    This dish looks absolutely delicious! Not to mention the prep time and cook time are hard to beat, nothing is better than a quick and easy dinner after a long day at work.

    Reply
  20. Lindsay

    May 27, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    Oh this looks so tastey!!! The flavors sound delicious.

    Reply
  21. Tiara Wilson

    May 27, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious. I’ve never tried lamb before, but I would def try to make this recipe! Thank you for sharing this yummy looking recipe! <3

    Reply
  22. Lillian (Briones) Moffitt

    May 27, 2017 at 7:18 pm

    The pictures of this dish are mouth watering! I’ve only had lamb one time, a decade and a half ago. This would definitely be one to try.

    Reply
  23. Tammy

    May 27, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    I have never had lamb before but hear its really yummy. Its not readily available where I live. I must give it a try.

    Reply
  24. Donna

    May 27, 2017 at 12:55 pm

    Making something in the short time is always my interest because I don’t have much time in the kitchen. I just found your blog and this recipe is one of my favorites! I will share with you my result when I make it 🙂

    Reply
  25. Azlin Bloor

    May 27, 2017 at 11:33 am

    I adore lamb, and have it fairly often. This is such a good idea for leftover Sunday lamb roast!

    Reply
  26. Claudia Krusch

    May 27, 2017 at 3:38 am

    One pan meals are my favorite to make. This looks so delicious I am sure it will be a hit.

    Reply
  27. Tiffany Meiter

    May 27, 2017 at 3:10 am

    Lamb is probably my favorite! This seriously would be a perfect dish! Just sent over to my husband to add to our cooking list 🙂

    Reply
  28. Amber Myers

    May 27, 2017 at 12:46 am

    Ooo this dish looks so amazing. I need to make it for my family one day. Everyone would love it!

    Reply
  29. Author Brandi Kennedy

    May 26, 2017 at 10:38 pm

    I’ve never had lamb before so this looks like an interesting new recipe to try. I like that it’s so easily changed up too, so you can just add whatever you happen to have to it.

    Reply
  30. Shannon

    May 26, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    I always seem to have a hard time making quinoa taste good. The added lamb just might be the secret ingredient to help the quinoa shine in a dish! Looks good!

    Reply
  31. Richard

    May 26, 2017 at 2:06 pm

    Your dish looks fabulous! Definitely, I will try this recipe at the weekend! Thanks for sharing with us <3

    Reply

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