Spring Lamb Stir Fry

One easy way to take your dinners up a notch is to branch outside of your norm. For theh people that consistently eat chicken breasts and ground beef, lamb is a great way to do this.

This stir-fry, loaded down with lamb, warming spices, spring vegetables, and fresh herbs, makes such a delicious combination. Eat on its own or place the stir fry over riced cauliflower for a nutrient-dense meal.

If you’ve never bought lamb before, here are a few tips. As with all meat, we recommend choosing organic and 100% grass-fed. If possible, it’s always a good idea to talk to your butcher, grocer, or local farmer to ask specifically about the meat. Because of labeling laws, terms such as “all natural” or even just “grass-fed” does not necessarily mean that the animal was raised on grass 100% of the time. Ethically and sustainably raised meat is usually easiest to find from local providers – whether it be a grocery store, farmer’s market or farm. To find small local farms in your area, you can use www.eatwild.com.

Buying 100% grass-fed lamb is important because the meat you eat will be much more nutrient-dense compared to conventionally raised animals. Specifically, grass-fed lamb has been found to be more rich in omega 3 fatty acids. Many people who eat the standard American diet are not getting close to enough omega 3s, so grass-fed lamb would be an easy way to boost intake. Omega 3’s have been shown to decrease inflammation in the body as well as lower the risk of heart disease.

And we can’t forget about other vital micronutrients. Outside of these important omega 3 fatty acids, lamb is also rich in vitamin B12, B3, and zinc.

Tender lamb is a spring staple, and when paired with the best vegetables of the season, it’s a satisfying meal. You’ll definitely want to include this recipe in your dinner rotation! 

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Spring Lamb Stir Fry

Course Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine Paleo

Prep Time 30 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 pound boneless lamb cubed
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 2 Zucchini sliced
• 1 large carrot sliced
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• Juice of 1 lime
• fresh chopped cilantro
• Cauliflower rice for serving
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet. Add the lamb and cook until browned. Remove from pan and add the garlic, ginger, zucchini, and carrots. Cook until softened. Add the coriander, cumin, and lime juice, and add the lamb back to the pan.
2. Continue cooking until lamb is done. Serve topped with the cilantro and with cauliflower rice.