How To Make Lamb Shanks with Chickpeas & Moroccan Spices
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 lamb shanks
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups of beef or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large oven-safe pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
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Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper, then sear them on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant.
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Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground paprika, ground turmeric, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to coat the onions and garlic in the spices.
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Return the lamb shanks to the pot, along with the diced carrots and drained chickpeas. Pour in the broth.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
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Cook for 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and falling off the bone.
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Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 520kcal
- Total Fat : 23g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 152mg
- Sodium : 956mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 33g
- Dietary Fiber : 9g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 41g
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