If you're looking for a healthy fall recipe meal that can be easily prepped, nutrient dense, seasonal ANDDDDD delicious, keep reading for details :)
BASE OF THE BOWL:
2 lbs lean ground meat (chicken, beef, turkey, I used bison :)
cook meat in a big pot on the stove w. avo oil, salt, pepper & garlic powder to taste
in a separate pan, sauté 1/2 bag of shredded kale & 1 bag of shredded cabbage (you can find these @ Trader Joe’s!) w. avo oil, salt, pepper & garlic to taste
once everything is cooked, add the sautéed veggies to the pot w. cooked ground meat, mix & add 1.5 tbsp of dried thyme & rosemary (add salt, pepper, & garlic powder to taste if needed)
SWEET POTATOES:
chop 1 bag of sweet potatoes into cubes & add to a baking sheet with avo oil, salt, pepper & 1/2 - 1 tbsp of cinnamon
mix well & bake in the oven at 415 degrees for ~1 hour (tossing 2-3 times)
DRESSING:
1/2 cup evoo
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2.5 tbsp honey
1/4 cup plain coconut yogurt (or whatever plain yogurt you love)
2.5 tsp garlic powder
salt & pepp to taste
combine all ingredients in a bowl or salad dressing mixer & mix well
***NOTE: save & store dressing in a mason jar or bottle for the week to use as needed!
ADD ONS/TOPPINGS:
1/4 cup chickpeas
sprinkle of crumbled goat cheese
1/4 slices apple
optional nut add on: 1/4 cup raw walnuts, almonds or pecans!
****NOTE: these portion sizes are for one meal at a time
MEAL PREP NOTES:
base (meat & veggies), sweet potatoes & dressing measurements / recipe is conducive for 5-7 days of meals!!
you can prep each full meal individually or store base, sweet potatoes, garnish & dressing on their own to build your meal upon use!
Happy Harvest!
XO,
Be Well,
Giulia