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Middle Eastern Slow-Cooked Stew With Lamb, Chickpeas, and Figs Recipe

Middle Eastern Slow-Cooked Stew With Lamb, Chickpeas, and Figs Recipe

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Middle Eastern Slow-Cooked Stew With Lamb, Chickpeas, and Figs

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cubed
4 cups onions, sliced and separated into rings
1 3/4 cups water, divided
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp saffron thread, crushed
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cinnamon stick (3-inches)
1 (14 oz) can beef broth
1 (15 1/2 oz) can chickpeas, drained
2 cups baby carrots
1 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup dried fig, halved
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
1 tsp salt

Directions:

Let the oil get heating in a large pot over medium-high heat; also coat pan with cooking spray.
Add in half the cubed lamb; stir/saute 8 minutes or until browned; remove from pan.
Repeat procedure with remaining lamb.
Return first batch of lamb back to pot so that all the lamb is now in the pot.
Add in onion, 1/4 cup water, and garlic; cook 4 1/2 minutes or until lightly browned, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
Add in cumin and the next 6 ingredients; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Stir in broth and 1 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil.
Cover, lower heat, and simmer 1 hour.
Stir in chickpeas and the next 3 ingredients; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the carrots are done.
Stir in mint and salt.
This dish is best when made ahead of time and refrigerated up to 2 days to allow the flavors to meld.
May reheat in a slow-cooker or on the stove-top if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	361.93 Kcal (1515 kJ)
Calories from fat	160.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.83g	27%
Cholesterol	56.13mg	19%
Sodium	423mg	18%
Potassium	720.14mg	15%
Total Carbs	34.38g	11%
Sugars	21.93g	88%
Dietary Fiber	5.13g	21%
Protein	17g	34%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	25.3mg	140%
Calcium	88.4mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	121.51 Kcal (509 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.99g	27%
Cholesterol	18.85mg	19%
Sodium	142.01mg	18%
Potassium	241.77mg	15%
Total Carbs	11.54g	11%
Sugars	7.36g	88%
Dietary Fiber	1.72g	21%
Protein	5.71g	34%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	26%
Iron	8.5mg	140%
Calcium	29.7mg	9%

* 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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