Lamb Shawarma Rice Bowl Recipe

Name: Lamb Shawarma Rice Bowl
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 150 g basmati rice (3/4 cup); 300 ml water (1 1/4 cups); 1 bay leaf (1 piece); 4 g fine salt (1/2 tsp); 400 g lean lamb leg steaks, sliced into thin strips (14 oz); 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp); 10 g shawarma spice blend (2 tsp); 120 g low-fat Greek yogurt (1/2 cup); 15 ml lemon juice (1 tbsp); 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved (1 cup); 120 g cucumber, diced (1 cup); 40 g red onion, thinly sliced (1/2 cup); 10 g fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (1/4 cup)

Prep: 17minCook: 20min4 servingsMedium347 cal / servingMiddle Eastern

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A delicious Lamb Shawarma Rice Bowl packed with 28g of protein per serving and just 349 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 37 minutes and perfect for weight-loss.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked grain
28g protein of choice
1 cup roasted vegetables
1 avocado, sliced
2 tbsp sauce or dressing
Toppings: seeds, herbs

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 347 kcal

Protein: 27.7g

Fat: 9.7g

Carbs: 35.6g

Fiber: 2.1g

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