Name: Mediterranean Spiced Lamb Cavatelli
Yield: 1

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As all vegetables, carrots don´t have cholesterol but yes they do have lots of nutrients for you! They are an excellent source of beta-carotene, a pigment which has antioxidant properties and is the primary source of provitamin A. The body has the ability to convert beta-carotene into Vitamin A (retinol), which has multiple functions such as growth and development, reproduction, improving vision and boosting the immune system. Furthermore, carrots have other nutrients such as potassium and dietary fiber.

Carrots

Known for its unique aroma and its strong, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens with its cooking, garlic is one of the most popular ingredients in all cuisines. Some studies have shown that it has antibacterial and potential anticancer properties. Other investigations state that it may also help regulate blood pressure and make blood thinner, thus protecting the heart. So go ahead and spice up your life with garlic!

Garlic

The health benefits of mint include the following: Digestion: Mint is a great appetizer or palate cleanser, and it promotes digestion. It also soothes stomachs in cases of indigestion or inflammation. When you feel sick to your stomach, drinking a cup of mint tea can give you relief.

Mint

The main type of fat found in all kinds of olive oil is monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). MUFA s are considered a healthy dietary fat. If you replace saturated and trans fats with unsaturated fats, such as MUFA s and polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), you may gain certain health benefits.

Olive Oil

Red onions, also known as Spanish onions, contain plenty of healthy essential nutrients as well as phytochemicals that provide long-term health benefits. Including red onions in your daily diet may help reduce your risk of chronic disease.

Spanish Onions

Thyme is an herb with culinary, medicinal and ornamental uses. The flowers, leaves, and oil of thyme have been used to treat bedwetting, diarrhea, stomach ache, arthritis, colic, sore throat, cough, including whooping cough, bronchitis, flatulence, and as a diuretic, to increase urination.

Thyme

Butter, commonly known as makkhan, is a pure form of animal fat as it is prepared at home and fresh. Adding one teaspoon of butter in the diet is highly recommended as it is rich in antioxidants and contains carotene, vitamin A. In fact, lining rotis or parathas with butter or adding a teaspoon in hot rice is enough for reaping its health benefits.

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