Lamb and Apricot Pilaf Recipe

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Lamb and Apricot Pilaf
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  1. In a large skillet, sauté one of the onions in the oil and 1 tblsp of the butter over moderate-high heat until browned lightly and transfer it with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
  2. Brown the lamb in batches, transferring it to the bowl.
  3. Return lamb mixture to skillet, add the apricots and stock, and simmer the mixture, covered, for 1 hour, or until lamb is very tender.
  4. In another skillet, sauté the remaining onion, green pepper and the garlic in the remaining 4 tblsps butter over moderate-high heat until the onion begins to brown.
  5. Stir in the almonds, tomato, raisins and the rice and cook over moderate heat, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until rice is slightly translucent.
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste and 4 cups of water.
  7. Bring to the boil and simmer, covered, 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  8. In a large casserole, spread 1/3 of the rice mixture in an even layer.
  9. Spoon 1/2 the lamb mixture over rice.
  10. Top with half the remaining rice, the lamb and what’s left of the rice (5 layers in all).
  11. Cook, covered, in 350F (175C) oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.
  12. Serve with yoghurt.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 390.71 Kcal (1636 kJ)
Calories from fat 189.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.03g 32%
Cholesterol 99.15mg 33%
Sodium 243.11mg 10%
Potassium 817.42mg 17%
Total Carbs 24.22g 8%
Sugars 12.57g 50%
Dietary Fiber 3.78g 15%
Protein 26.8g 54%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 47%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 20%
Iron 11.5mg 64%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 121.16 Kcal (507 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.52g 32%
Cholesterol 30.75mg 33%
Sodium 75.39mg 10%
Potassium 253.48mg 17%
Total Carbs 7.51g 8%
Sugars 3.9g 50%
Dietary Fiber 1.17g 15%
Protein 8.31g 54%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 47%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 20%
Iron 3.6mg 64%
Calcium 17.7mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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