Nourishing Lamb, Sweet Potato & Apricot Stew
A deeply flavorful and aromatic one-pot stew designed to support a healthy pregnancy. Tender lamb, vibrant sweet potatoes, and sweet apricots are simmered in a fragrant broth of ginger and cumin, creating a comforting and nutritionally complete meal.

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2340 calories
$8 per serving
$60 min
4 servings
pregnancy-friendly, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 500g lamb stew meat, cut into 2cm cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 600g sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
- 750ml low-sodium vegetable or lamb broth
- 100g dried apricots, halved
- 1 can (400g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1.In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the lamb cubes with salt and pepper, then add to the pot and brown on all sides. Remove the lamb and set aside.
- 2.Reduce the heat to medium, add the chopped onion to the pot, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic, ground ginger, cumin, and cinnamon, and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- 3.Return the browned lamb to the pot. Stir in the cubed sweet potatoes, chopped tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 4.Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 35-40 minutes, or until the lamb is tender and the sweet potatoes are cooked through.
- 5.Stir in the halved apricots and the rinsed chickpeas. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and to heat the chickpeas through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- 6.Serve the stew hot in bowls, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley for a burst of freshness.
Nutrition Information
105g
fat
190g
carbs
48g
fiber
135g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is rich in iron from lamb to help prevent anemia and support baby's growth. It's packed with folate from chickpeas, crucial for fetal neural tube development, and fiber-rich sweet potatoes aid digestion and provide essential Vitamin A.