Lunch: Beef and Lamb Kofta Lettuce Wraps

Recipe by Deb Wise We love the distinct savoriness ground lamb brings to these crunchy wraps, but you can go all ground sirloin for a version that still delivers loads of flavor.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Brown Rice

Health and fertility benefits of Beef and Lamb Kofta Lettuce Wraps

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1 (1-ounce) slice whole-grain bread, torn into pieces
8 ounces ground sirloin
6 ounces lean ground lamb
5 tablespoons grated red onion, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 large egg
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
3/4 cup 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons diced English cucumber
1 (8.8-ounce) package precooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
1 teaspoon paprika
12 Boston lettuce leaves

Instructions

Place bread in a mini food processor; process until large crumbs form. Combine bread, beef, lamb, 2 tablespoons onion, next 5 ingredients (through egg), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl; mix gently until just combined. Shape mixture into 12 (1-inch-thick) patties. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add patties to pan; cook 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until done.
Combine yogurt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, cucumber, and remaining 3 tablespoons onion in a medium bowl, stirring well.
Cook rice according to package directions. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and paprika to rice; toss gently to combine.
To assemble, arrange lettuce leaves on a large serving plate; top evenly with rice, patties, and yogurt mixture.

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