Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Lamb & Lentil Stew
A rustic and deeply flavorful one-pot stew featuring tender lamb and earthy lentils, simmered with aromatic herbs and finished with fresh spinach. A perfect, nourishing meal for a cozy evening.
1640 calories
$4 par portion
$50 min
4 portions
heart-healthy, any cuisine
Ingrédients
- 400g lean lamb, diced (from the leg)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 200g brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 1 liter low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 200g fresh spinach
- Salt to taste
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Instructions
- 1.Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Pat the lamb dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear the lamb in batches until browned on all sides, then set aside.
- 2.Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- 3.Add the minced garlic, dried rosemary, and thyme. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4.Return the browned lamb to the pot. Add the rinsed lentils and the low-sodium broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- 5.Stir in the fresh spinach a handful at a time, allowing it to wilt into the stew. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Informations nutritionnelles
46g
fat
156g
carbs
32g
fiber
148g
protein
Pourquoi cette recette
This stew is exceptionally heart-healthy, combining lean lamb protein with fiber-rich lentils that help manage cholesterol. It's packed with vitamins from vegetables and uses olive oil, a heart-protective monounsaturated fat, for a balanced and nutritious meal.
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