Macro Friendly Holiday Feast
Whether it’s the holiday season or you’re just craving a good ol' home cooked chicken dinner, here’s how MTMM does it without breaking your macro-bank! All the flavour and goodness of your classic turkey dinner but this rendition won’t leave you glued to the couch for hours afterwards.
Macro Friendly Holiday Feast
Whether it’s the holiday season or you’re just craving a good ol' home cooked chicken dinner, here’s how MTMM does it without breaking your macro-bank! All the flavour and goodness of your classic turkey dinner but this rendition won’t leave you glued to the couch for hours afterwards.
INGREDIENTS:
1 roasted chicken
For the roasted brussel sprouts and yams:
400g brussel sprouts
750g yams
4 tbsp olive oil (divided)
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp maple syrup
56g pecans
Salt and pepper
For the cauliflower mash:
600g cauliflower
Splash of almond milk
30g cream cheese
50g greek yogurt
Garlic
Salt and pepper
For the gravy:
1 tbsp olive oil
100g mushrooms
100g onions
1 tbsp rosemary
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp soy sauce
30g miso paste
30g almond flour (or all purpose)
Salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS:
Roast your chicken
For the brussel sprouts and yams:
Place chopped brussel sprouts and yams in a baking dish and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes
In a bowl, combine remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 3 tbsp maple syrup and pecans
Mix with the brussel sprouts and yams and put back in the oven for 10-15 minutes
Makes 10 servings, each with 3g protein, 30g carbohydrates and 10g fat
For the cauliflower mash:
Steam cauliflower
Add greek yogurt, cream cheese, almond milk, garlic, salt and pepper to the cauliflower and blend with any kind of blender you have. Be patient!
Makes 10 servings each with 3g protein, 4g carbohydrates and less than 1g fat
For the gravy:
Sautee onions and mushrooms in olive oil and add rosemary
Once softened, add chicken broth, soy sauce and miso paste and mix well
Add almond flour, mix well and bring to a simmer
Remove heat and blend with any kind of blender. Salt and pepper to taste
Makes 10 servings, each with 1g protein, 2g carbohydrates and 2g fat