Today's Recipe If you don't know what to have for dinner tonight ... Try this easy-to-prepare and delicious lamb dish. The blended spices of garam masala give it a distinct taste of India that is flavorful, yet not too spicy. Garam marsala can be found in the spice section of your favorite market. (You can prepare kale as a side dish rather than including it in the recipe.) Indian Style Lamb with Sweet Potatoes Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: -
½ lb ground or minced lamb shoulder or leg -
1 medium sized onion quartered and sliced thin -
2 TBS minced fresh ginger -
3 medium cloves garlic, pressed -
1 tsp garam masala -
5 cups finely chopped kale -
3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1 inch cubes (about 1 large potato) -
1 cup + 1 TBS chicken broth -
salt and white pepper to taste Directions: -
Prepare all the vegetables by chopping and have ready. -
Heat 1 TBS broth in a medium stainless steel large size braising pot or skillet. Healthy Sauté onion, garlic, ginger and lamb in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. -
Add garam masala, mixing well for about half a minute. Add 1 cup broth and stir in sweet potatoes and kale. Simmer on medium low heat covered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until lamb, potatoes and kale are tender. Season with salt and pepper Serves 4 Serving Suggestions: Serve with Printer Friendly Version of Indian Style Lamb with Sweet Potatoes In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Indian Style Lamb with Sweet Potatoes Daily Food Tip If I boil vegetables in soup, keep the soup covered while cooking, and consume all of the liquid, am I losing any nutrients? Yes, you will still be losing some nutrients when cooking fresh vegetables in a soup in a covered pot. There is no way to avoid nutrient loss with the exposure of raw vegetables to boiling or simmering water. However, by taking the step of covering the pot you are doing what you can to preserve the most nutrients. Additionally, if you are adding leafy greens to your soup, you may want to add them at the end so that they don't cook for longer than they need to. Even though there is some nutrient loss with making soup, if you take these extra measures, your soup can be a nutrient-rich addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating. |