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Indian Style Lamb with Sweet Potatoes

Receive over 100% of the Daily Values for vitamins A, C, and K when you enjoy this easy-to-prepare and delicious lamb dish. The blended spices of garam masala give it a distinct taste reminiscent of India that is flavorful, yet not too spicy.

Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: ½ lb ground or minced lamb shoulder or leg 1 medium-sized onion, quartered and sliced thin 2 TBS minced fresh ginger 3 medium cloves garlic, pressed 1 tsp garam masala 5 cups finely chopped kale 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes (about 1 large potato) 1 TBS + 1 cup chicken broth salt and white pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Prepare all the vegetables by chopping and have ready.
2. Heat 1 TBS broth in a large-size stainless steel braising pot or skillet. Healthy Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and lamb in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add garam masala, mixing well for about half a minute. Add 1 cup broth and stir in sweet potatoes and kale. Simmer on medium low heat covered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until lamb, potatoes and kale are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

   Serves 4

   Serving Suggestions: Serve with

   • Marinated Beets

Healthy Cooking Tips:

In order to make this recipe quick and easy, the vegetables and lamb should be cut into fairly small pieces. This way they can cook faster and the lamb can become tender more quickly. Make sure the lamb pieces are not bigger than ½ inch, otherwise they won't be tender when the vegetables are done. If you have the time to cook this for a longer time, and want a chunkier appearance, cut everything a little bigger, use some extra broth, and simmer on low for an extra 15-20 minutes, or until tender. Add the kale during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Make sure you mix in the garam masala well by stirring before adding liquid. This brings out the flavor of the spices.

Nutritional Profile

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Indian Style Lamb with Sweet Potatoes 1.00 serving 264.41 grams 283.95 calories Nutrient Amount %DV Nutrient Density World's Healthiest Foods Rating vitamin K 753.21 mcg 941.5 59.7 excellent vitamin A 16449.10 IU 329.0 20.9 excellent vitamin C 120.14 mg 200.2 12.7 excellent tryptophan 0.32 g 100.0 6.3 excellent protein 27.95 g 55.9 3.5 very good vitamin B12 (cobalamin) 2.55 mcg 42.5 2.7 good manganese 0.83 mg 41.5 2.6 good selenium 28.16 mcg 40.2 2.6 good zinc 5.38 mg 35.9 2.3 good vitamin B3 (niacin) 6.82 mg 34.1 2.2 good potassium 915.59 mg 26.2 1.7 good phosphorus 252.41 mg 25.2 1.6 good World's Healthiest Foods Rating Rule excellent DV>=75% OR Density>=7.6 AND DV>=10% very good DV>=50% OR Density>=3.4 AND DV>=5% good DV>=25% OR Density>=1.5 AND DV>=2.5%

In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Indian Style Lamb with Sweet Potatoes

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