This easy casserole features spiced ground lamb, but it works with beef and bison as well. And while the top might look like traditional high-carb mashed potatoes, we used pureed cauliflower instead. You will love the switch!
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2 heads cauliflower (or 2 pounds bagged florets)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 ribs celery, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound ground lamb
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash of cayenne pepper
Optional: ¼ teaspoon saffron threads
½ teaspoon plus a pinch of sea salt
¼ teaspoon plus a pinch of ground black pepper
Pinch of granulated garlic
2 small zucchini (3/4 pound), ends trimmed, quartered
and diced
1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes (do not drain)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Makes 4 servings.
Calories 550
Fat 39 g
Saturated Fat 14 g
Cholesterol 85 mg
Fiber 9 g
Protein 26 g
Carbohydrate 29 g
Sodium 430 mg
— Recipe courtesy of Mark Hyman, MD
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