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Persian Lamb Shanks
NUTRITION · PER SERVING190M COOK
CAL 34%·PRO 100%
CARBS 7G4% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G ADDED3G INTRINSIC3G OTHER3G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 46G60% OF CAL
18G SAT27G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Braised Persian lamb shanks fall apart in a delicately spiced broth with warm spices like saffron, cinnamon, and cardamom. It's aromatic and deeply flavorful. Serve with rice and vegetables for a festive meal.
mainmiddle easternroastbeefdairy freegluten free
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 4 lamb shanks (, about 300g/10oz each (Note 1))
- Salt and pepper
- 1 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil ((or canola))
- 1 large onion (, sliced (yellow, brown))
- 6 cloves garlic (, chopped)
- 1 litre / 4 cups water
- 500 ml / 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium tomatoes (, chopped)
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp + 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp + 1/8 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp extra cinnamon (, extra for later)
- 1/4 tsp saffron threads ((Note 2))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 190M
CAL 34%·PRO 100%
CARBS 7G4% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G ADDED3G INTRINSIC3G OTHER3G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 46G60% OF CAL
18G SAT27G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 3h
- Sodium
- 1388mg
- Total sugar
- 3g
- Added sugar
- 0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 788mg
- Calcium
- 59mg
- Iron
- 6mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 1388MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.