This recipe sounds simple and it is simple. But it's delicious too! The simple flavours in this dish come together to provide a complete meal that is not only yummy, but quick and easy to prepare.
When I say this dish is complete, I really mean it. There is protein, a green leafy vegetable and another colourful vegetable that is also starchy, so there is no need for bread or rice or pasta with this dish. In fact, adding another starch would increase the carbohydrate level of this meal too high.
Believe it or not, some vegetables are starchy and carrots are one of them. I tell my patients that carrots are fine to eat, but they don't count as a vegetable because they are so starchy. But they are healthy and delicious and are a great substitute for other carbohydrates such as rice, bread or pasta (The Starchy Three). Having carrots instead of The Starchy Three will help you to lose weight.
To season the beef I use the Fine Herbs Salt from Lumiere de Sel. It is the most delicious flavour combination I've come across in a long time and is much, much better than other fine herbs seasoning salt I've tried. Also, it is 100% natural, does not have any MSG and the salt portion is Himalayan salt, which is one of the best salts to use. Use regular Celtic sea salt or Himalayan salt (without herbs) to season the vegetables.
Ingredients:
- Very lean beef -- 3- 4 oz per person; not ground
- Swiss chard -- 2 large handfuls per person; tough parts of steamed chopped off
- Carrots - 1/2 cup (most women); 1 cup (most men)
- Cherry tomatoes - halved
- Garlic - minced and lightly sauteed in a little olive oil or organic garlic powder
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt - 1. Fine Herbs salt from Lumiere de Sel - available at most health food stores and Highland Farms
- Salt - 2. Celtic sea salt or Himalayan salt
Instructions:
1. Season the beef with Fine Herbs salt and cook as desired (poach, roast, stir-fry). Let rest for 10 minutes -- on a plate, off the heat and covered.
2. Steam the swiss chard and the carrots. Steam the carrots for one minute and then add the halved cherry tomatoes and swiss chard on top. Steam for 2-3 minutes or until swiss chard is bright green and tender. If it turns a dark or khaki green, you know you've overdone it.
3. Cut beef into thin strips.
4. Assemble meal on each plate as follows:
- Place swiss chard on plate with carrots and cherry tomatoes on top.
- Drizzle with 2 teaspoons of olive oil
- Season with garlic/oil or garlic powder and Celtic or regular Himalayan salt.
- Top with beef slices
Enjoy this super-healthy, delicious and easy meal!
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