Recovery Meal: Ground Lamb Lentil Stew

The Perfect Recovery Meal

So, what should we consider for a good Recovery Meal? My latest hankerin’ was for Moroccan Flavors after a hard workout. So, for my recovery meal, I decided that I was going to do a FAST 30-minute experiment with my pressure cooker and made another tasty and awesome meal packed with good protein that will last for a few days (aka #BachelorStyle) when I want it Quick. There’s nothing like coming home with a calorie deficit to a fridge full of Recovery Meals in Quart Containers.
 
Notice the quart bottle of organic lemon juice? Remember a while back about the Lemon Water? I’ve been loving this addition to my morning routines and evenings too since I don’t consume alcoholic beverages unless I’m in a social occasion, I’m hydrating with fun bright flavors that I’m trying out.

A Major Breakthrough

Along the way, as I was reading thru some Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes, I discovered that there are only a few basic spices in every dish. Eureka! I am now empowered to follow and satisfy my Middle Eastern food cravings. #Sweet!
 
Equal Parts:

1. Basil
2. Cayenne
3. Cumin
4. Ground Ginger
5. Garlic
6. Honey
7. Paprika
8. Red Pepper Crushed
9. Turmeric

First Things First: Pressure Cooker #Love
– Healthy Recovery Meal in less than an hour

Have I told you lately how much I LOVE my electric pressure cooker?

#SakamotoStyle; One-and-Done efficiency couldn’t be demonstrated more clearly than with this nutritious and delicious protein packed meal.

 
First:

• Make your stock
• Show your Beef or Chicken Bones some Love

How:

1. Massage bones in olive oil and season with salt, pepper and garlic
2. If you have sodium aversions, don’t add salt (think about it…)
3. Add aromatics; onions, carrots, celery, etc.
4. Bake 400F for one hour
5. Put bones in pressure cooker with enough water to cover bones
6. Cook for 30-45 minutes

The Ground Lamb Stew

1. In the pressure cooker, brown a half-pound to a pound of ground lamb
2. With large Chopped Onions
3. Add spices and cook with browning meat
4. Add about a cup of Lentils (less or more)
5. Add Chickpeas or any Pantry Beans (white, navy, pinto, etc.)
6. 28oz canned tomatoes (quality makes a difference)
7. Stock; enough to cover ingredients
8. Cook for 30-40 minutes

Just remember, it’s a stew. It’s not Rocket Surgery; there is no correct or wrong way to make this. It’s all up to how you like your tastes. Enjoy