This recipe is a hearty and satisfying meal that’s as delicious as it is easy to make. Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Greece, this recipe combines tender, flavorful lamb with crisp cabbage, fragrant herbs, and tangy feta cheese for a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to transport you to the warm evening shores of the Mediterranean. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend dinners, this one-pan meal offers a convenient and nutritious option for your next meal!

In Western cooking, you don’t often see cinnamon and nutmeg in savory cooking, so I can imagine some of you are raising an eyebrow. I’d say don’t be afraid and to try it before writing it off. It truly has delicious application in savory meals, and works so well with the rich flavors of the lamb and tomato paste.

Yields 4 servings of Greek One-Pan Lamb & Cabbage Bowl

The Preparation

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
16 ounces ground lamb
4 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 medium green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper, to taste

The Execution

1. Gather and prep all of your ingredients.

2. In a large pan over medium-high heat, add in the olive oil, onion, garlic, and ground lamb. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until lamb starts to brown, about 6-8 minutes.

3. Once lamb has started to brown, add in the tomato paste, cinnamon, oregano, and nutmeg. Mix together well.

4. Add in the green cabbage and stir together.

5. Continue to sauté. You want the cabbage to tender but still crisp, not soft.

6. Once the cabbage has become tender, add in the broth as needed to add moisture and to release any burnt bits from the bottom of the pan. You do not have to use all of the stock if you don’t think it’s needed.

7. Taste again and season with salt if needed. Serve with crumbled feta cheese and optional parsley over the top. Enjoy!

This makes a total of 4 servings of Greek One-Pan Lamb & Cabbage Bowl. Each serving comes out to be 447 calories, 33.3g fats, 9.8g net carbs, and 23.6g protein.

NUTRITION	CALORIES	FAT	CARBS	FIBER	NET CARBS	PROTEIN
1 tablespoon olive oil	119	13.5	0	0	0	0
3 teaspoon fresh garlic	13	0	2.8	0.2	2.6	0.5
1 medium yellow onion	41	0.2	9.5	1.3	8.2	1.3
16 ounce ground lamb	1279	106.2	0	0	0	75.1
4 tablespoon tomato paste	54	0.3	12.4	2.7	9.7	2.8
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon	5	0	1.6	1	0.5	0.1
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano	2	0	0.5	0.3	0.2	0.1
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg	3	0.2	0.3	0.1	0.2	0
1/2 cup chicken broth	7	0.3	0.6	0	0.6	0.8
1/2 medium green cabbage	114	0.3	26.3	11.4	15	5.8
2 ounce feta cheese	150	12.1	2.3	0	2.3	8.1
— salt and pepper	0	0	0	0	0	0
Totals	1787	133.1	56.3	17	39.3	94.6
Per Serving (/4)	447	33.3	14.1	4.3	9.8	23.6