Persian Lamb and Chickpea Stew (Qormeh Sabzi)

Naturally Savvy Recipes

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large heavy pan, and saute the lamb until well browned on all sides.

Add the onion, cooking until soft, then add salt, pepper to taste, turmeric, lemon juice, and water, bringing to a boil.

Lower heat and cover, simmering for 15 minutes.

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet and saute the onions, celery leaves, spinach, and parsley for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add these vegetables and the chickpeas to the meat and mix together thoroughly.

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Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer another 20 minutes, or until meat is tender, adding water as necessary to keep up with consistency.

Serve with steamed basmati rice.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 1/2 lbs lamb shoulder, finely diced

1 large onions, chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

fresh ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/3 cup lemon juice

1/2 cup water

10 green onions, chopped thin

3 tablespoons finely chopped celery leaves

1/2 lb fresh spinach, chopped

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2/3 cup cooked garbanzo beans or 2/3 cup cooked red kidney beans, drained

Steps/Methods:

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large heavy pan, and saute the lamb until well browned on all sides.

Add the onion, cooking until soft, then add salt, pepper to taste, turmeric, lemon juice, and water, bringing to a boil.

Lower heat and cover, simmering for 15 minutes.

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet and saute the onions, celery leaves, spinach, and parsley for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add these vegetables and the chickpeas to the meat and mix together thoroughly.

Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer another 20 minutes, or until meat is tender, adding water as necessary to keep up with consistency.

Serve with steamed basmati rice.

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Randy Boyer
Randy is the co-founder of NaturallySavvy.com and The Healthy Shopper. She has been working in the natural health industry for over 20 years. She is very passionate about healthy living by choosing natural and organic as much as possible, has a personal love of cooking and sharing healthy recipes and is a fitness enthusiast.