Grilled Ribeye Steak Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Ribeye Steak (about 8 oz)
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1 tbsp Butter
2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
1 cup Green Beans (steamed)
1/2 cup Mashed Potatoes
Instructions:
Preheat your grill to high heat (about 450°F).
Rub the steak with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Place the steak on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
Add butter and rosemary to the steak during the last minute of grilling.
Remove the steak and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Serve with steamed green beans and mashed potatoes on the side.
Macros (per serving):
Protein: 40g
Fat: 35g
Carbs: 15g
Calories: 550 kcal
Buddha Bowl
Ingredients (4)
2 sweet potatoes, cubed
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 jar (430g) giant butter beans
1 lemon zested and juiced
2 tsp of lemon infused olive oil
1 bunch organic kale
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp tahini
1 tsp maple syrup
2 tsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp soy sauce
1 avacado
1 tbsp picked red onlion
1 pouch Merchant Glorious grains with red rice and quinoa
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 200DegC /180 DegC fan/gas mark 6.
Place the cubed sweet potatoes on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Bake for 25mins, turning over half way through.
Follow the instructions on the pack to prepare the grains.
Place the butter beans in a bowl, add the lemon zest and lemon infused olive oil and set aside.
Remove the stalks from the kale leaves, wash, dry and place into a large bowl. Sqeeze over the the apple cider vinegar and half the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and add some olive oil. Now mix all together so the leaves are well covered.
Mix the maple syrup, tahini, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce and a tbsp of water and whisk to a smooth sauce. Add water as needed to get the right consistency.
Peel and slice the avocado and pour the remaining lemon juice over it.
Macros (per serving):
Calories: 416 kcal
Carbs: 63g
Protein: 13.5g
Fat: 56.1g
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