Dinner
                        
                    
                    
                        
                            Lamb Meatballs with Quinoa, Mashed Potatoes, and Avocado
                        
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                            
                                | Total time:
                                 | Prep:
                                 | Cook:
                                 | Servings:
                             | 
                            
                                
                                    | 25 min | 
                                    10 min | 
                                    15 min | 
                                    4 | 
                                
                            
                        
                     
                    
                        
                            Dietary Restrictions
                        
                    
                    
                        Gluten-freeEgg-freePeanut-freeTree-nut-freeFish-freeShellfish-freeSoy-FreePork-FreeSesame-Free
                    
                    
                        
                            
                                Ingredients
                            
                        
                        
                            
            
            
            
            
                
    
                                                            - 
                                    1/4
                                                                            Cup
                                                                        tricolor quinoa
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1/2
                                                                            Cup
                                                                        water
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    2
                                                                        potato
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1/4
                                                                            Cup
                                                                        ricotta cheese
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    3
                                                                            Tablespoon
                                                                        oat milk
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1/4
                                                                            Teaspoon
                                                                        salt
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1/2
                                                                            Pound
                                                                        ground lamb
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1/2
                                                                        onion
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1/2
                                                                            Teaspoon
                                                                        parsley
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1/2
                                                                            Teaspoon
                                                                        oregano
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1/4
                                                                            Teaspoon
                                                                        black pepper
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1
                                                                        avocado
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1
                                                                            Tablespoon
                                                                        olive oil
                                
 
                                                            - 
                                    1/4
                                                                            Teaspoon
                                                                        salt
                                
 
                                                    
                     
                    
                    
                        
                            Directions
                        
                        
                            
                                                                    - 
                                        Rinse your quinoa under running water to remove any impurities.
                                    
 
                                                                    - 
                                        Add water and quinoa to a pot, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook on low heat for 15 minutes. Once done, add to a large bowl and set aside.
                                    
 
                                                                    - 
                                        Peel and chop your potatoes. Add them to a pot and fill the pot with enough water just to cover the potatoes. Cover the pot and boil potatoes until soft. This takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
                                    
 
                                                            
                         
                     
                    
                        
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                            Nutrition Facts per Serving
                        
                        
                            
                                
                                    | Nutrient | 
                                    Amount | 
                                
                            
                            
                                                                    
                                        | Calories
                                         | 431 kcal | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Fat
                                         | 27 g | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Carbohydrates
                                         | 33 g | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Protein
                                         | 16 g | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Fiber
                                         | 7 g | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Sugar
                                         | 2 g | 
                                    
                                                                    
                                        | Sodium
                                         | 354 mg |