Lassi is a yogurt-based milkshake or smoothie Indian style. They come in all kinds of flavors, but I absolutely adore mango lassis. And I adore cardamom.
Sprinkle granola or chopped nuts on top for the contrast of the crunch.
This is an outrageously delicious way to start the day. It’s like dessert for breakfast!
In food processor or blender, puree 1 cup diced mango with milk, Greek yogurt and honey.
Stir into mixed oats. Cover and refrigerate.
Place the remaining 1/2 cup mango into a covered container and refrigerate.
In the morning layer overnight oats and diced mango in a bowl. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Jump start a second breakfast by making a double batch of the oats, cardamom and milk. The next day I mix it with shredded carrot or apple, or both. YUM!
Or mix in any summer fruit (peach, plum, berries). YUM!
Apricots seems to bring some kind of alchemy to this meatloaf, adding moisture, texture and a delightful flavor. Ground bison or beef can be used instead of turkey.
Toss some vegetables with what I think of as “roasting oil “ (about 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil mixed with 1 tablespoon minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt) and place them around the meatloaf in the roasting pan/Pyrex. Some of my favorite combinations are:
1 large baking potato, 1 large sweet potato cut into cubes and 2 poblano peppers (or red bell peppers) seeded and cut in similar fashion
About 2 cups of Brussels sprouts trimmed and cut in half, and 2 cups of diced potato (or new potatoes cut in half)
Large head of broccoli cut into large chunks: NOTE: add the broccoli after meatloaf has baked about 25 minutes.
Add a green salad and voila, dinner is ready.
Double the amount and freeze the extra turkey meatloaf to have later for later in the month or use leftovers for a quick dinner:
Meatloaf spaghetti: chop it and warm up with 1 – 2 cups marinara sauce
Stuffed bell peppers or zucchini: mix with leftover rice or quinoa and 1 – 2 eggs. Hollow bell peppers or cut zucchini in half, scoop out and add into meatloaf mix. Roast in oven 20 minutes at 350 degrees, add grated cheese and cook until melted.
Meatloaf tacos: chop it up and serve in taco shells alongside guacamole, salsa (chopped tomato, onion and cilantro), plain Greek yogurt and grated cheese
Meatloaf quiche: 2 cups chopped meatloaf, 2 eggs, 1 cup milk,1 cup pease or chopped veggies (broccoli, celery and carrots) 1/2 – 1 cup shredded cheese. I make this easy whole-wheat crust. from 100 Days of Real Food.
Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Brush a loaf pan or roasting pan with olive oil (or 13 x 9 Pyrex).
Heat remaining tablespoon olive oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, celery, carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion becomes translucent, about 8 – 10 minutes.
Mix in garlic, chili powder, cumin, tumeric and 1/2 teaspoon salt (and red pepper flakes if using) and cook another 2 – 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a bowl mix oatmeal, turkey, dried apricots, parsley, eggs, teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until just combined. Add cooked onion, carrot mixture, stir until combined.
Place into loaf pan, or form into a 9- by 5-inch oval loaf and place in roasting pan.
Bake 45 minutes.
Recipe Notes
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I find bison a better alternative to beef, because bison are grass-fed and industry standards don’t allow the use of hormones or routine antibiotics, which are often given as growth promoters to cattle.
Meatballs are usually associated with spaghetti sauce, but this recipe takes them to another level, rich, hearty and satisfying.
My daughter eats just about everything, but she balked at the wine sauce, so here are two options to make it child friendly:
– Omit the brandy and replace 1 cup of wine with another cup of beef broth for a total of 2 cups of broth. It tastes much lighter. Some adults might prefer it this way too.
– Reserve some of the baked meatballs and serve them to children without the sauce.
My favorite way to serve this is with rice, but is also pairs nicely with roasted potatoes, or even noodles with poppy seeds in a goulash-like style.
To make the meatballs, mix all the meatball ingredients—oats, ground bison, eggs, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375°F. Lightly oil a metal roasting pan.
Using your wet hands rinsed under cold water, shape the meat mixture into 18 equal meatballs. Arrange in the roasting pan and bake until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
Transfer the meatballs to a plate.
Meanwhile, start the sauce. Heat canola oil and butter in large saucepan over medium heat and add the mushroom and onion. Stir occasionally, until browned, about 7–8 minutes. Stir in the carrot. Sprinkle with the flour and stir well. Stir in broth, wine, brandy, tomato paste, and thyme and bring to a boil. As soon as it boils, reduce to low heat and simmer until lightly thickened, about 10 minutes, checking periodically to make sure it does not dry. Add a couple of tablespoons of water if needed.
Return the meatballs to saucepan and cook another 10–15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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