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Mediterranean Lamb and Lentil Stew
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Mediterranean Lamb and Lentil Stew

16 ingredients 15 min + 40 min 4 servings openrecipes
Mediterranean Lamb and Lentil Stew

"This light and delicious stew makes a perfect springtime meal, especially when served over rice pilaf. It's a favorite of my children."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1107
Calories
88g
Protein
59g
Fat
56g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 17 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Ricotta Cheese 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim 174
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Lentil 1/2 cup cooked (99g) 115
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Sage 1 tsp ground (0.7g) 2
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder arm chops, cubed, round bones reserved
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1/2 cup ricotta salata cheese, crumbled

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