Sweet and Spicy Bulgur Lamb

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Sweet and Spicy Bulgur Lamb: Main Image
From: 12 Best Foods Cookbook

Quick Facts

Servings: 4
Cook Time: 5 min.

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Wine Pairings

  1. Syrah
  2. Grenache
The delicate flavor of lamb goes well with the sweetness and spice in this one-pan meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lamb tenderloins, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 3/4 tsp hot paprika
  • salt to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked medium grain bulgur, warm
  • 3/4 cup sliced olives
  • 3/4 cup diced tangerine segments (1/2-inch)
  • 1/4 cup minced shallots
  • 1/4 cup dried blueberries
  • 2 Tbs chopped mint
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tbs toasted sliced almonds (optional)

Directions

  • Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add lamb and sprinkle with paprika. Season with salt to taste and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned.
  • Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add bulgur, olives, tangerines, shallots, blueberries, mint and cinnamon to lamb and toss until evenly mixed. Sprinkle with almonds if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Calories 318
  Calories from Fat 106 (33%)
(18%)Total Fat 12g
(0%)Saturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
(25%)Cholesterol 76mg
(13%)Sodium 301mg
(0%)Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 27g
(0%)Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(54%)Protein 27g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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