An awesome option for a Post Workout Meal, this dish provides three distinct textures; beets cooked ‘al dente’, the crispy seared lamb, and the buttery mouthfeel of the parsnip puree. This was one of my favorite meals while doing the shoot.
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Sunlit Beets
Nice Sear!
Although I only reheat the parsnip puree in this video, we learn how to prepare it here. It is a great alternative to mashed potatoes and can be used to thicken sauces and soups. I suggest adding this to your ‘culinary quiver’…
With that I am off to CrossFit St. Paul to hold the first “Keep It Paleo!” Nutrition Seminar and Culinary Boot Camp. I am looking forward to teaching, learning and meeting new friends.
Keep it real and “Keep It Paleo!”
Sincerely,
Paleo Nick
Silence of the Lamb Chops with Balsamic Beet Salad and Parsnip Puree |
Ingredient List for the Lamb:
Ingredient List for theΒ Parsnip Puree:
Ingredient List for theΒ Balsamic Beets:
Preparation Instructions for the Lamb:
Preparation Instructions for the Parsnip Puree:
Preparation Instructions for the Balsamic Beets:
“Keep It Paleo!”Zone Breakdown:For the Lamb Chops: Protein:(24) An average lamb chop weights about 4oz before cooking.Β After we have cooked it, each one weights just over 3oz each.Β 1oz of lamb equals once block so we will say that each chop gives us about 3 protein blocks. Fats:(0) Even though we are using 27 blocks of coconut oil for the cooking of the lamb chops, we are using it for just that, so we wont include the fats in this recipe in the block count. Balancing Act: This makes a perfect protein portion for one meal.Β Now add the fats and carbs needed to balance it out and enjoy. For the Beets: Protein:(24) An average lamb chop weights about 4oz before cooking.Β After we have cooked it, each one weights just over 3oz each.Β 1oz of lamb equals once block so we will say that each chop gives us about 3 protein blocks. Fats:(0) Even though we are using 27 blocks of coconut oil for the cooking of the lamb chops, we are using it for just that, so we wont include the fats in this recipe in the block count. Balancing Act: This makes a perfect protein portion for one meal.Β Now add the fats and carbs needed to balance it out and enjoy.
Carbohydrates:(1.5) An average large beet weights about 90g.Β 1 cup of beets weighs around 136g, so given this information, we can say that we have about 1.5 cups of beets.Β With one cup of beet equaling one block, that gives us 1.5 blocks from the beets. Fats:(9) Our fats come from our olive oil.Β 1/3 of a teaspoon equals one block, and there are three teaspoons in one tablespoon.Β Therefore we end up with 9 blocks from the fats. Balancing Act: This is a great little carb and fat addition to a protein recipe that you may have. |
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