Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (1 pound) lamb shank, excess fat removed
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6 cups water
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 large carrot, chopped
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½ cup green lentils
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⅓ cup rice
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2 cups chopped fresh spinach
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½ cup chopped fresh parsley
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½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 medium lemon, juiced
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a 4-quart Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Add lamb shank and sear until lightly browned on all sides, about 6 minutes total.
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Add the water, turmeric, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lamb is almost cooked, about 40 minutes.
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Add carrot, lentils, and rice. Cover and cook 20 minutes more. Stir in spinach, parsley, and cilantro. Cook over medium-low heat 10 minutes more.
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Remove lamb shank and let cool slightly. Separate meat from bone, shred it into medium pieces, and return it to the soup.
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Season with salt and additional black pepper as needed. Add lemon juice just before serving.
Cook's Note:
You can use brown lentils instead of green.
Editor's Note:
This is part of a special feature in our February-March 2022 magazine issue. See the magazine for more recipes!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 307 | Calories |
| 22g | Fat |
| 5g | Carbs |
| 22g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 307 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 22g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 38% |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium 67mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Protein 22g | 43% |
| Potassium 363mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
