Lamb Shanks Braised in Merlot With Figs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 lamb shanks
2 large onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
20 black olives
3 tbsp capers
2 cups dried figs, halved
2 tbsp fresh rosemary
1 tsp black pepper
6 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly smashed
1 (750 ml) bottle merlot
2 tbsp oil
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup stock ( beef or chicken)
salt and pepper

Directions:

Place the lamb shanks in a deep dish with the onions celery, olives, capers, dried figs, black pepper, rosemary and garlic.
Pour over the merlot and marinate, covered, in the fridge for at least 4 hours-24 hours for preference.
Remove the shanks from the marinade.
Reserve the marinade.
Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan and brown the shanks on all sides.
Transfer them to a casserole dish.
Add the tomato paste to the pan and stir over a moderately high heat until it becomes a deep reddish brown colour.
Add the stock and bring to the boil.
Pour over the meat and add the reserved marinade ingredients.
Cover and cook at 160c for 2-2 1/2 hours or until the meat is nearly falling foo the bone.
Season to taste, serve over mash with greens on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	221.66 Kcal (928 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.5g	10%
Sodium	369.52mg	15%
Potassium	677.52mg	14%
Total Carbs	41.34g	14%
Sugars	28.1g	112%
Dietary Fiber	7.46g	30%
Protein	3.85g	8%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	14%
Iron	1.5mg	9%
Calcium	123mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	114.34 Kcal (479 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.35g	10%
Sodium	190.61mg	15%
Potassium	349.48mg	14%
Total Carbs	21.32g	14%
Sugars	14.5g	112%
Dietary Fiber	3.85g	30%
Protein	1.99g	8%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	14%
Iron	0.8mg	9%
Calcium	63.4mg	12%

* 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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