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Recipe of the Week: SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD’S PIE

PREP TIME: 25 MINS
COOK TIME: 20 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 45 MINS
YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

PIE FILLING:

  • 1 pound ground beef or lamb
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 small green pepper, diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary or dried herb of choice
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup water

SWEET POTATO TOPPING:

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (~6 cups cubed)
  • 1 tablespoons butter (may substitute ghee or coconut oil for Whole30)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375*
  2. In a medium skillet (we recommend using a 10-inch cast iron skillet so that you can cook everything in the skillet), over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, chopped carrots, onions, peppers, mushrooms and minced garlic.
  3. Cook on medium heat until carrots are soft, about 12-15 minutes. Begin making the topping while the meat filling cooks.
  4. Once the carrots are soft, stir in tomato paste, water, seasonings, salt and pepper.
  5. For the topping: Steam or bake (at 375*) the sweet potatoes until fork tender. Then add all of the topping ingredients to a food processor (or blender) and process until smooth. NOTE: If using white potatoes, we recommend mashing them by hand rather than blending to prevent them from getting pasty.
  6. Final step: Top the meat filling with the sweet potato mash. If you’re not using a oven-safe 10-inch cast iron skillet, transfer the meat filling to a casserole dish or 9×9 inch baking dish and top the meat filling with the sweet potato mash. Dash with sea salt and chili powder.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and serve.

 

 

SERVING SIZE: 1/4 OF RECIPE

CALORIES: 395

FAT: 16g, CARBOHYDRATES: 40g, FIBER: 8g, PROTEIN: 26g

 

 

Original recipe from The Real Food RDs can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Bursting with flavor and easy to make, this chicken soup recipe with sun-dried tomatoes is perfect for a healthy week night dinner. It takes only 5 minutes to throw into the slow cooker and you have an amazing soup ready for dinner!

YIELD: 4 servings
PREP TIME: 5 min
COOK TIME: 4 hours
INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (or chicken thighs)
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3-4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for serving
  • Optional: Tortilla strips, sliced avocado, and shredded cheddar for garnish

 

DIRECTIONS:

1. In the bottom your slow cooker, layer the onion and garlic. Add the chicken, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 3 cups chicken stock.

2. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-7 hours. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks. Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

3. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy! Top with tortilla chips, avocado, cheese and cilantro.

 

Original recipe from Eating Well 101 can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: Kale & Sweet Potato Stuffed Turkey Breast

This Kale and Sweet Potato Stuffed Turkey Breast is perfect for small holiday feast. A boneless turkey breast is loaded with caramelized onions, kale, & sweet potato, then baked in the oven in just about an hour.

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3-4 lb. boneless turkey breast roast
  • 2-½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 medium onions, halved and sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium (12 oz.) sweet potato, peeled and diced fine
  • 3 sprigs thyme, leaves removed
  • 6 sage leaves
  • 1 tablespoon dijon
  • 2-¼ cup chicken or turkey broth, divided
  • 1/2 bunch (2 cups) kale, cleaned, removed from stem and sliced thin

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Place turkey breast side down on a cutting board. Carefully, slice parallel through the thickest part of the breast, but not all the way through. Unfold the turkey so it lays flat. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until the turkey is of uniform ¾” thickness. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour, or up to 24 in the refrigerator. If its brined and refrigerated make sure to bring it back to room temperature before baking.
  2. Meanwhile, make filling: Heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally for 25 minutes. Add in butter, garlic and sweet potato, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until sweet potato is tender. Add in thyme, sage, dijon, ¼ cup broth and kale and cool until wilted down and all of the liquid has evaporated. Set aside to cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.
  3. Preheat oven to 375 and set aside a 9”x13” roasting pan.
  4. Pat the turkey breast dry. Spread the slightly cooled kale mixture into the middle of the breast, leaving a 1” border all around the edge of the breast. Starting with one short end that does not have the skin underneath, roll into a tight log and completely enclose the filling. Turn the now stuffed turkey breast seam side down and smooth over the skin in the middle of the breast as best as possible. Next tie up the stuffed breast with butcher’s twine evenly in 5 places. Place inside a roasting pan.
  5. Dry off the skin and rub all over with olive oil, salt and pepper and pour chicken/turkey broth in the bottom of the roasting pan.
  6. Bake, basting every 20 minutes, until it reaches 155º degrees with an instant read thermometer, about 60-70 minutes. Let rest, slightly covered for 10-15 minutes, to let the temperature continue to climb up to 165ºF.
  7. Slice and serve with your favorite side dishes.

NUTRITION:

Servings: About 6

Calories 378

Fat 10g

Carbohydrate 17g

Protein 55g

 

 

Original recipe from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: Winter Grain Salad

Makes 4 large meal salads or 6 side salads

Ingredients:

Wild Rice

  • 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
  • 1?4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Carrots

  • 1 pound carrots,* peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1?2-inch-thick slices
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1?4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1?4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Lemon Dressing

  • 1?4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1?4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Salad

  • 1?3 cup raw pistachios, roughly chopped, or pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
  • 5 to 6 ounces baby arugula
  • 1?3 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 3 tablespoons raisins, preferably golden

 

Directions:

  1. To cook the wild rice: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the rinsed rice and continue boiling, reducing the heat as necessary to prevent overflow, until the rice is tender but still offers a light resistance to the bite, 40 to 55 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, drain the rice, and return it to the pot. Cover and let the rice rest for 10 minutes, then uncover and stir in the salt.
  2. To roast the carrots: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the carrots on the baking sheet and drizzle them with the olive oil. Sprinkle the chili powder, cinnamon, and salt on top. Toss until the carrots are lightly coated in oil and spices. Arrange in a single layer and roast until they are caramelized on the edges and easily pierced through by a fork, 25 to 40 minutes, toss halfway through
  3. To make the lemon dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper to
  4. To prepare the salad: In a medium skillet, toast the chopped pistachios over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and turning golden on the edges, 4 to 6 Set aside to cool.
  5. In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked wild rice and When you’re ready to serve, drizzle the mixture with just enough dressing to lightly coat the salad (you might have a little extra) and toss to combine. Arrange the roasted carrots down the center and sprinkle the toasted pistachios, crumbled goat cheese, and raisins on top. Serve immediately. This salad is best the day it’s prepared, but it keeps well, chilled, for 2 to 3 days.

 

Original recipe from Run Fast, Eat Slow can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: Chickpea Curry Sweet Potatoes

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Serves: 4

When eating a plant-based diet, it’s important to make sure you get enough protein. Try this tasty chickpea curry jacket – it’s an easy meal to make for dinner or prep ahead for a filling, flavorful lunch!

Ingredients:

  • 4 sweet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • thumb-sized piece ginger, finely grated
  • 1 green chili, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp tikka masala paste
  • 2 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 x 400g can chickpeas, drained
  • lemon wedges and coriander leaves, to serve

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 400 *F. Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork, then put on a baking tray and roast in the oven for 45 mins or until tender when pierced with a knife.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and fry for 1 min until fragrant, then add the onion and fry for 7-10 mins until softened.
  3. Put the garlic, ginger and green chili into the pan, and cook for 2-3 mins. Add the spices and tikka masala paste and cook for a further 2 mins until fragrant, then tip in the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, then tip in the chickpeas and cook for a further 20 mins until thickened. Season.
  4. Put the roasted sweet potatoes on four plates and cut open lengthways. Spoon over the chickpea curry and squeeze over the lemon wedges. Season, then scatter with coriander before serving.

 

Nutrition:
Calories: 276
Fat: 9g, Carbs: 32g, Protein: 12g

Original recipe comes from BBC Goof Food & can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: Veggie Soup with Lentils & Greens

Our Peak Team are big fans of eating with the seasons. This hearty and rustic soup comes together in about an hour and is loaded with vegetables. Let them simmer in a rich, flavorful broth filled with wilted greens & lentils. Bon Appetit!
Prep : 45 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr, 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small sweet onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small leek, cleaned and sliced (white and light green parts only)
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup butternut squash, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3/4 cup French lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups 32-ounces no / low-salt vegetable stock or broth
  • 14 ounce can chopped canned tomatoes, low salt
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 lb baby Bok Choy, greens cut as a chiffonade, white parts added with carrots & other vegetables
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • sea salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Drizzle the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven with a heavy bottom. Heat on medium until hot. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is softened.
  2. Add the leek, celery, carrots, butternut squash, white portion of the Bok Choy and the lentils. Stir gently to coat all vegetables in the olive oil then add the vegetable stock and chopped tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot with a lid and gently simmer for about 15 minutes.
  3. Add the tomato paste, chopped greens, parsley and thyme. Heat until the greens are just tender.
  4. Garnish with fresh parsley and black pepper. Serve with a hearty whole grain bread if desired.

Notes

  • The soup is easily adaptable by substituting rutabaga or turnips for the butternut squash.
  • Use seasonal greens such as Swiss Chard, Kale, Cabbage or Spinach in place of the Bok Choy if desired.
  • Be sure to cut vegetables about the same size so they will cook more evenly.

Original recipe from Saving Room for Dessert can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

A healthy twist on a classic lunch recipe- serve it on toast, over a salad, in a wrap or in a lettuce wrap!
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 2 hours
Total: 2 hours 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb. cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 large green apple, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 large celery stalks, finely diced
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place shredded chicken, green apple, red onion, celery, and dried cranberries into a large bowl. Mix and set aside.
  2. Create the sauce by mixing together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add sauce to the shredded chicken mixture and mix until combined.

Nutrition:

Serves: 4

Calories per Serving: 194

Fat: 2g Carbs: 16g Protein: 28g

Original recipe from Fit Foodie Finds can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: Tuscan White Bean Skillet

PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 25 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 8 ounces brown mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion (about 1 large onion)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2/3 cup drained and chopped oil-packed sun dried tomatoes
  • 2 14.5 ounce cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 14.5 ounce cans drained and rinsed Cannelini beans
  • 14.5-ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Parsley for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet set over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches, add the mushrooms to the pan in a single layer. Brown for 1 to 2 minutes per side; transfer to a bowl and repeat with remaining mushrooms.
  2. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan; add the onions and saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook until fragrant and softened, another 2 minutes.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes to the pan, along with the beans, artichoke hearts, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and sugar. Cover the pan and turn the heat down to medium. Let cook for about 10 minutes, until hot. Return the mushrooms to the pan and cook for another minute or two to warm them up.
  4. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with plenty of crusty bread.

 

Nutrition Information:

Serves: 4

Calories per Serving: 264

Carbs: 38g, Fats: 12g, Protein: 9g

Original recipe from The Wanderlust Kitchen can be found here!