Hearty Lamb and Lentil Stew
A deeply nourishing and comforting stew, packed with iron-rich lamb, folate-dense lentils, and vitamin-rich root vegetables. This one-pot meal is perfect for expectant mothers, providing sustained energy and essential nutrients.
2680 calories
$6 per serving
$65 min
4 servings
pregnancy-friendly, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 500g boneless lamb (from leg or shoulder), diced
- 30ml olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 200g brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 1 liter low-sodium vegetable or lamb broth
- 400g canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 150g fresh spinach
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Pat the lamb dice dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 15ml of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb in batches until golden, then remove and set aside.
- 2.Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 15ml of olive oil to the pot, then sauté the chopped onion, carrots, and sweet potato for 7-8 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 3.Add the minced garlic, dried rosemary, and dried thyme to the pot. Cook for one more minute until fragrant.
- 4.Return the browned lamb to the pot. Stir in the rinsed lentils, chopped tomatoes, and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 5.Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer gently for 45-50 minutes, or until the lamb is tender and the lentils are fully cooked. Stir occasionally.
- 6.In the final 2 minutes of cooking, stir in the fresh spinach until it has wilted completely.
- 7.Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
30g
fat
53g
carbs
12g
fiber
51g
protein
Why this recipe
This stew is a nutritional powerhouse for pregnancy. Lamb provides essential iron and protein for baby's growth, while lentils are packed with folate, crucial for fetal neural tube development. Vegetables offer vital vitamins and fiber for overall health.