Lamb Shanks with Oregano and Feta Recipe

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Lamb Shanks with Oregano and Feta
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Directions:

  1. Trim any excess fat from shanks, then season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a stockpot over high heat.
  3. Add shanks, turning requently to brown all sides.
  4. Remove from the pot and reserve.
  5. Lower the heat to medium and add the onions, stirring until golden brown, about 7 to 10 minues.
  6. Add the stock, oregano leaves, cayenne, and tomatoes with juice.
  7. Scrape the bits off the bottom of the pan to release the flavor.
  8. Add the shanks back to the pan.
  9. (If the shanks are not completely covered by liquid, add enough water to cover.) Bring to boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 2.
  10. 5 hours.
  11. The shanks are done when the meat is practically falling off the bone.
  12. To serve, arrange 1 shank per person in your favorite bowls.
  13. Sprinkle with feta cheese and top with the onions and the sauce.
  14. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 516.51 Kcal (2163 kJ)
Calories from fat 356.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.56g 61%
Cholesterol 44.18mg 15%
Sodium 937.55mg 39%
Potassium 569.13mg 12%
Total Carbs 25.23g 8%
Sugars 12.31g 49%
Dietary Fiber 2.72g 11%
Protein 17.16g 34%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 11%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 251.5mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 99.82 Kcal (418 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.65g 61%
Cholesterol 8.54mg 15%
Sodium 181.19mg 39%
Potassium 109.99mg 12%
Total Carbs 4.88g 8%
Sugars 2.38g 49%
Dietary Fiber 0.53g 11%
Protein 3.32g 34%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 11%
Iron 0.2mg 7%
Calcium 48.6mg 25%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.1
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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