Ground Meat and Veggies Mix

Ground Meat and Veggies Mix
Serves 1

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. ground meat (I used turkey)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2-3 carrots, cut in small pieces
• 1 zucchini, cut in small pieces
• salt, pepper, seasoning of choice (I used garlic powder)

Directions:

1. Saute onions, celery, carrots, and salt on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
2.  Add ground meat and break into small pieces. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add zucchini. Cover. Cook until meat is browned and veggies are softened.

Fast Fattoush with Lamb

I didn't use pita bread because I'm trying to be low carb. So I guess it's not really a fattoush. I also used coriander from the spice bottle instead of fresh cause that's what I had available.

 Serves 1

Ingredients

For the lamb:

• 1 lamb steak, trimmed of fat
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• squeeze of lemon juice

For the salad:

• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 tbs. red onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 handful each fresh mint, parsley, and coriander, chopped
•  squeeze of lemon juice
• 1 tsp olive oil
• salt and pepper

Directions

Lamb:

1. Mix garlic, cumin, and lemon juice. Rub into lamb. Set aside to marinade.

Salad:

1. Combine celery, tomato, onion, garlic, mint, parsley, and coriander into a bowl. 
2. Season with lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
3. Lightly oil grill pan and cook lamb for 2 minutes per side. Set aside to rest.
4. Thinly slice lamb and pile onto salad. 

Adapted from Healthy Food Guide.

2 Minute Shrimp Scampi

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 24 large frozen shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 1/2 cup spinach leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 3 splashes hot sauce

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minutes. Toss again. Microwave 1 minute and 10 seconds.

Adapted from Mens Health.