Careme Recipes

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Greek-Style Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Potatoes

Juicy, char-kissed lamb chops with bright lemon-oregano marinade meet a cozy sheet of roasted Brussels sprouts and baby potatoes. Big flavor, quick cook, perfect for a crisp Northwest evening.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Loin Chops 12 oz (about 2–3 chops) $13.49/lb on sale (about $10.12 for 12 oz used)
  • Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 10 oz
  • Baby gold potatoes, halved 10–12 oz
  • Lemon (zest and juice) 1 large
  • Garlic, minced 3 cloves
  • Dried oregano (or 2 Tbsp fresh) 1½ tsp
  • Olive oil 2½ Tbsp, divided
  • Kosher salt & black pepper To taste
  • Optional: chopped parsley or dill 2 Tbsp

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Toss Brussels sprouts and potatoes with 1½ Tbsp olive oil, ¾ tsp salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast 22–25 min, tossing once, until browned and tender.
  2. Marinate lamb: In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, garlic, oregano, ¾ tsp salt, and pepper. Coat chops and let sit 10–15 min while veggies roast.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high. Pat chops dry; grill 3–4 min per side for medium-rare (130–135°F), or to desired doneness. Rest 5 min.
  4. Finish: Squeeze remaining lemon over chops. Sprinkle herbs if using. Serve alongside roasted sprouts and potatoes.

Health notes: Approx. 750–850 kcal per serving. High protein; moderate carbs. Contains saturated fat; gluten-free if using GF sides.

Drink pairing: Try a medium-bodied red like Xinomavro or Washington State Syrah. Beer: Pale ale.

Weeknight Lamb Keema with Peas, Basmati Rice & Quick Raita

A fragrant, weeknight-friendly keema: spiced ground lamb simmered with tomatoes and peas, served over fluffy basmati and cooled with a snappy cucumber raita.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 12 oz $9.49/lb on sale (about $7.12 for 12 oz used)
  • Basmati rice (dry) ¾ cup
  • Yellow onion, finely chopped 1 small
  • Garlic, minced 3 cloves
  • Fresh ginger, minced 1 Tbsp
  • Tomato paste 1½ Tbsp
  • Diced tomatoes (canned) 1 cup
  • Frozen peas 1 cup
  • Garam masala 1½ tsp
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • Ground coriander 1 tsp
  • Turmeric ½ tsp
  • Red chili flakes or fresh serrano (optional) To taste
  • Neutral oil 1½ Tbsp
  • Cilantro, chopped ¼ cup
  • Lime or lemon 1
  • For quick raita: plain yogurt, grated cucumber, pinch salt ½ cup yogurt + ½ cup grated cucumber

Instructions

  1. Rinse rice until water runs clear. Cook per package in lightly salted water (about 1½ cups water for ¾ cup rice); keep warm.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet (medium-high). Add onion; cook 3–4 min until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 sec.
  3. Add lamb; season with ¾ tsp salt. Cook, breaking up, until browned, 5–6 min. Spoon off excess fat if needed.
  4. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 min. Add garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili; toast 30 sec.
  5. Add diced tomatoes and ¼ cup water; simmer 6–8 min until thickened. Stir in peas; cook 2–3 min. Finish with half the cilantro and a squeeze of lime/lemon. Adjust salt.
  6. Raita: Mix yogurt, grated cucumber, and a pinch of salt; chill 5 min.
  7. Serve keema over basmati. Top with remaining cilantro and extra lime wedges. Spoon raita on the side.

Health notes: Approx. 700–850 kcal per serving. High protein; moderate carbs; dairy present in raita. Can be made dairy-free by omitting yogurt.

Drink pairing: Off-dry Riesling or chilled lager. Non-alcoholic: lime soda water with a pinch of salt.

Northwest Sheet-Pan Bison Meatballs with Delicata Squash & Herbed Couscous

Lean bison meatballs roasted on a sheet pan with caramelized delicata squash and red onion, finished with a maple-mustard glaze and a quick herbed couscous. Cozy, bright, and very weeknightable.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth™ 90% Lean Natural Ground Bison 12 oz $11.49/16 oz on sale (about $8.62 for 12 oz used)
  • Panko breadcrumbs ¼ cup
  • Egg 1
  • Grated onion (or very finely minced) ¼ cup
  • Garlic, minced 2 cloves
  • Parsley, chopped 2 Tbsp
  • Smoked paprika 1 tsp
  • Dried thyme ½ tsp
  • Kosher salt & black pepper ¾ tsp salt + pepper to taste
  • Delicata squash, seeded and sliced ½-inch thick 1 medium
  • Red onion, cut into wedges ½ large
  • Olive oil 1½ Tbsp
  • Maple syrup + Dijon mustard (glaze) 2 tsp maple + 2 tsp Dijon
  • Couscous (dry) ⅔ cup
  • Low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth (or water) ¾ cup
  • Lemon zest (optional) ½ tsp

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Mix meatballs: In a bowl, combine bison, panko, egg, grated onion, garlic, parsley, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Form 10–12 golf-ball–size meatballs.
  3. On the sheet pan, toss delicata and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread out. Add meatballs nestled among veggies.
  4. Roast 15 min. Stir veggies, turn meatballs, and brush meatballs with a quick maple–Dijon mix. Roast 5–7 min more until meatballs reach 160°F and squash is tender-caramelized.
  5. Couscous: Bring broth to a boil; stir in couscous, pinch of salt, and lemon zest if using. Cover off-heat 5 min; fluff with fork.
  6. Serve meatballs and roasted squash over couscous. Drizzle any pan juices over the top.

Health notes: Approx. 700–780 kcal per serving. High protein; moderate carbs; lighter fat due to lean bison. Contains gluten (panko, couscous) and egg.

Drink pairing: Oregon/Washington Pinot Noir or amber ale. NA: spiced black tea with lemon.

Shopping list
  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Loin Chops 12 oz (about 2–3 chops)
  • Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 10 oz
  • Baby gold potatoes, halved 10–12 oz
  • Lemon (zest and juice) 1 large
  • Garlic, minced 3 cloves, 3 cloves, 2 cloves
  • Dried oregano (or 2 Tbsp fresh) 1½ tsp
  • Olive oil 2½ Tbsp, divided, 1½ Tbsp
  • Kosher salt & black pepper To taste, ¾ tsp salt + pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped parsley or dill 2 Tbsp
  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 12 oz
  • Basmati rice (dry) ¾ cup
  • Yellow onion, finely chopped 1 small
  • Fresh ginger, minced 1 Tbsp
  • Tomato paste 1½ Tbsp
  • Diced tomatoes (canned) 1 cup
  • Frozen peas 1 cup
  • Garam masala 1½ tsp
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • Ground coriander 1 tsp
  • Turmeric ½ tsp
  • Red chili flakes or fresh serrano (optional) To taste
  • Neutral oil 1½ Tbsp
  • Cilantro, chopped ¼ cup
  • Lime or lemon 1
  • For quick raita: plain yogurt, grated cucumber, pinch salt ½ cup yogurt + ½ cup grated cucumber
  • Simple Truth™ 90% Lean Natural Ground Bison 12 oz
  • Panko breadcrumbs ¼ cup
  • Egg 1
  • Grated onion (or very finely minced) ¼ cup
  • Parsley, chopped 2 Tbsp
  • Smoked paprika 1 tsp
  • Dried thyme ½ tsp
  • Delicata squash, seeded and sliced ½-inch thick 1 medium
  • Red onion, cut into wedges ½ large
  • Maple syrup + Dijon mustard (glaze) 2 tsp maple + 2 tsp Dijon
  • Couscous (dry) ⅔ cup
  • Low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth (or water) ¾ cup
  • Lemon zest (optional) ½ tsp

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