Lamb Power Pockets with Yogurt Tahini Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground lamb
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped mushroom
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 5 large lettuce leaves
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp of minced garlic

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground lamb in a pan over medium heat.
2. Drain any excess fat and add the spinach, bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, and garlic to the pan. Season with cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook the mixture until the vegetables are tender and the flavors well combined.
4. Prepare the Yogurt Tahini Sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth.
5. To assemble, spoon a portion of the lamb mixture into each lettuce leaf then drizzle with the yogurt tahini sauce.

Nutritional info per serving:

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 28g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 12g

Plating:

Lay a large lettuce leaf on the plate creating a natural pocket. Carefully spoon the lamb mixture into the pocket ensuring that the filling showcases the vibrant vegetables against the rich brown lamb, offering a visual preview of the feast to come. Drizzle the yogurt tahini sauce artistically across the top of the lamb, allowing some to spill over the lettuce edges. Serve as is or with a lemon slice on the side for added zest, providing natural, edible garnish to this high protein, visually appealing, Lamb Power Pocket.