Nourishing Braised Lamb with Turmeric and Greens
Tender, slow-braised lamb infused with anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger, served with nutrient-dense sautéed greens. A deeply satisfying and gut-friendly meal compliant with the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP).
2600 calories
$9 per serving
$150 min
4 servings
autoimmune-protocol, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 4 lamb shanks, approx. 250g each
- 45 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cm fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 liter AIP-compliant bone broth
- 3 bay leaves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 400g mixed greens like kale or chard
- 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- 1.Pat the lamb shanks dry with a paper towel and season generously with sea salt.
- 2.In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm 30ml of the olive oil. Sear the lamb shanks on all sides until golden brown, then remove from the pot and set aside.
- 3.Reduce the heat to medium, add the chopped onions and carrots to the same pot, and sauté for 8-10 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
- 4.Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and ground turmeric, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 5.Return the lamb shanks to the pot. Pour in the bone broth and add the bay leaves and thyme. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
- 6.Reduce the heat to its lowest setting, cover the pot tightly, and let it braise for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the meat is exceptionally tender and easily pulls away from the bone.
- 7.Just before serving, heat the remaining 15ml of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the mixed greens with a pinch of salt and sauté until just wilted, about 5-7 minutes. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the greens.
- 8.To serve, create a bed of the lemony greens on each plate. Place a lamb shank on top and generously spoon over the braising liquid and vegetables from the pot.
Nutrition Information
205g
fat
75g
carbs
20g
fiber
200g
protein
Why this recipe
This AIP-compliant recipe is deeply nourishing, featuring grass-fed lamb for protein and iron. It incorporates anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger, with gut-healing bone broth and vitamin-rich greens to support immune system regulation and overall health.