Stir-fried lamb heart with peppers and onions
Stir-fried lamb heart with peppers and onions is a savory and hearty dish featuring thinly sliced lamb heart stir-fried with bell peppers and onions. It is a popular and traditional way to prepare offal in many cuisines, particularly in Chinese home cooking and Central Asian culinary traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is an excellent source of high-quality protein and is relatively low in carbohydrates. It is rich in essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12, with a typical serving containing approximately 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 5.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 12 µg |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg |
| Selenium | 45 µg |
| Phosphorus | 300 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 9 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.8 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Lamb heart is a nutrient-dense organ meat, often called a 'superfood' for its exceptional concentration of CoQ10, which supports heart health and energy production. Culturally, it represents a traditional, nose-to-tail approach to cooking, minimizing waste and maximizing nutrition.
