Serves: 4 | GI/GL: Balanced
Ingredients
- 4 lamb rump steaks (about 120 g each, fresh, not aged)
- 500–600 g carrots (S), peeled and sliced (for mash)
- 1 medium swede (~700 g), peeled and cubed (for mash)
- 50 g unsalted butter or Nuttelex (DF option)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (S) (or lower-salicylate alternative)
- 2 medium zucchinis (S), sliced (or lower-salicylate alternative)
- 1–2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
- Pinch salt (optional)
Method
- Cook mash: Boil carrots and swede until tender (15–20 minutes). Drain well, mash with butter or Nuttelex, stir through herbs. (Optional only mash half and combine mix with chunks for texture)
- Cook lamb: Season lightly with salt if desired. Grill, pan-sear, or oven-roast lamb rump steaks until just cooked through and tender. Rest briefly before serving.
- Cook greens: Steam or sauté chosen vegetables until tender-crisp.
- Assemble plate: Place one steak with a serve of mash and green vegetables. Serve warm.
Calories (approx. per serve)
- Lamb rump steak (120 g): ~200 kcal
- Swede–carrot mash (¼ batch with butter): ~140 kcal
- Vegetables (~2 cups): ~60–80 kcal
- Total: ~400–420 kcal
Diet Notes
- With lamb + swede mash + beans/cabbage/sprouts → 🟩 Everyday plate, ✅ low histamine, ⚖️ balanced carbs.
- With carrot mash or peeled zucchini → 🟨 Flex–S plate (moderate salicylates).
- With broccoli or unpeeled zucchini → 🟪 Wildcard plate (high chemical load).
Safer Green Vegetable Swaps (Everyday, Low Chemical)
- Green beans 🟩
- Brussels sprouts 🟩
- Iceberg lettuce 🟩 (lighter option)
- Cabbage (green or savoy, steamed) 🟩