Lamb, lentil and cabbage stew

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Lamb, lentil and cabbage stew

Here is another easy dish that is ideal for a midweek family supper. The spices in this Lamb, lentil and cabbage stew are North-African inspired, and the cabbage and lentils provide plenty of nutrients. It’s also filling and delicious yet very easy to throw together. Serve it with couscous, rice or flatbread.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: North African
Calories: 1234

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes optional
  • 350 g dried green lentils
  • 1.5 litre chicken stock
  • ½ small red or green cabbage
  • 500 g lamb leg steaks diced
  • 50 g dried apricots
  • 1 handful of fresh coriander chopped
  • juice of ½ lemon

Method
 

  1. Finely slice the onion, shred the cabbage and cut the lamb into bite-sized chunks.
  2. In a heavy-based casserole dish, heat 1 Tbsp of the oil and brown the lamb all over, then transfer them to a plate.
  3. Heat the remaining oil in the dish and gently cook the onions for 8-10 minutes over a low heat, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, then all add the spices and stir for 1 further minute.
  4. Rinse and drain the lentils and add to the spiced onion. Pour in the hot stock and bring to a simmer. Add the cabbage and lamb then cook, covered, for 25-30 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
  5. Meanwhile chop the apricots and add to the stew for the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  6. Before serving stir in the coriander and lemon juice, then season to taste.

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