Another busy week. Another easy recipe.

Mashed Beets, Ground Lamb & Sliced Bread

Nectarine Salad

It’s Men’s Health Week this June 11th-17th. And holy crap we’re busy! Jake’s working overtime & I’m in yoga school & Writing In Light course. And we’re moving again soon. We’ve got a lot going on. My bet is you do too!

Why is it that when we’re busy we also seem to eat things that lack flavor? Well I hope I can help. “Where’s the flavor?” This is a question I ask myself when I’m cooking. It’s what drives me to try new things. It’s where I get the permission to use a recipe as a guideline, not what I’m supposed to do.

To help add tons of flavor for my hungry hungry hippo boyfriend (AND keep it easy on myself), I’ve decide on a simple dinner. Nope, you’re right, it’s not completely plant-based. Here’s the thing, we PRIMARILY eat plant-based. We are not vegan, nor vegetarian, nor paleo, nor gluten-free, nor an omnivore. I find the labels alone annoying. We like tasty food. Food that heals is even better. But we’re human and sometimes we mix it up.

Since it’s Men’s Health Week, I decided Jake’s flavor platte could be in charge. I’ll do 2 easy recipes for you today. Make leftovers so you can eat it twice!

1. Mashed Beets, Ground Lamb & Bread

2. Nectarine Salad

We did NOT make our own bread. We sliced store-bought bread (remember, keep it easy on yourself). Now that you have that permission, let’s get started:

Mashed Beets
(if you have more than one burner you can simultaneously cook the lamb as well)

4-6 Red Beets
1 Lg Sweet Potato
1 Red Apple
Coconut Oil (for smashing; or Olive oil if you desire)
Almond Milk ¼ cup  (for smashing; slowly add more if needed)
Salt/Pepper

1. Peel beets, potato & apple
   -also core the apple or cut around it (my favorite, I’m not going for even looking pieces. I don’t own a restaurant.)

2. Steam for 30-40 min; until soft
   -the smaller your pieces the faster they’ll get soft
   -if you have more than one burner this is a good time to start the lamb & chop your veggies for your salad

3. Smash with desired amounts of coconut oil & almond milk

4. Add Salt & Pepper to your desired amount

Ground Lamb
1 lb Ground Lamb
1 tbsp Rosemary
Coconut Oil (or Olive oil if you desire)
Salt/Pepper

1. Saute lamb with chosen oil, rosemary, salt & pepper (cook through but be careful to not overdry)

2. Make your plate. Bread slices. Mashed Beets with Ground Lamb on top. ENJOY!

Nectarine Salad
1 Romaine
¼-½ Red Onion (depending on how tart you like it)
2 Nectarines
Handful of Cherry Tomatoes
1 Cucumber
Feta (or leave out)

1. Cut Romaine into bite-sized pieces and put in your salad bowl

2. Chop Red Onion and add to bowl

3. Chop Nectarines (de-seed) and add to bowl

4. Chop Cherry Tomatoes in half and add to bowl

5. Slice cucumbers and add to bowl

6. If desired, sprinkle Feta

7. Add your favorite dressing (we enjoyed a vinaigrette)

8. ENJOY!!! You can also have some of your bread slices with your salad.

He’ll be so thankful for the flavor, I’ll bet you could get him to do the dishes. And you get to experience the extra free time while he focuses on his health.

Hope you enjoy!

Love,
Waffle
Ps. Share with anyone you know that needs a tasty and easy meal. Take a pic of your creation & tag me on Instagram @whatsyourwaffle. Enjoy guys. Happy Men’s Health Week. Eat up!