Lamb Meatball & Sweet Potato Bowl

Name: Lamb Meatball & Sweet Potato Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pound (450 g) ground lamb; ¼ cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoons (30 g) minced yellow onion; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 small English cucumber, grated or minced and drained; ½ cup (115 g) plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or 2% reduced fat); 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons (12 g) fresh mint, chopped; 1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice; Salt and pepper, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste; 8 cups (535 g) chopped Lacinato kale; ¼ red onion, thinly sliced; ½ cup (75 g) cherry tomatoes, halved

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
50 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

Inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, in which lamb has been a staple for centuries, this bowl pairs this versatile protein with roasted sweet potatoes, crisp veggies, and refreshing tzatziki.

Ingredients

For the Potatoes

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

Gluten-free

Method

Roast the Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.