curried lamb lentil and root vegetable stew recipe

Curried Lamb, Lentil & Root Vegetable Stew

A hearty stew made with the earthy flavours of lentil and lamb. Root vegetables, carrots and parnips and curry powder add a pungent and mouth-watering affect as it is simmers over low heat. Pair with warm crusty bread for a complete meal.

Prep Time

Servings

4-6

1 1/2 lbs boneless lamb, cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces (750 g)

3 Tbsp canola oil (45 mL)

1 large onion, diced (1)

2 garlic cloves, finely diced (2)

1 Tbsp curry powder (15 mL)

2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger (10 mL)

1 -(19 oz) can tomatoes, chopped (540 mL)

2 cups chicken broth (500 mL)

1 cup dried green or brown lentils (250 mL)

3 large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks (3)

3 large parsnips, peeled and cut into large chunks (3)

  1. Heat a large non-stick pot over medium-high heat. Add canola oil.
  2. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Add to pot.
  3. Sauté until lamb is browned, about 5 – 10 minutes.
  4. Add onion, curry powder garlic and ginger. Saute 10 minutes longer. Stir in curry powder.
  5. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, lentils, carrots and parsnips. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless lamb, cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces (750 g)

3 Tbsp canola oil (45 mL)

1 large onion, diced (1)

2 garlic cloves, finely diced (2)

1 Tbsp curry powder (15 mL)

2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger (10 mL)

1 -(19 oz) can tomatoes, chopped (540 mL)

2 cups chicken broth (500 mL)

1 cup dried green or brown lentils (250 mL)

3 large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks (3)

3 large parsnips, peeled and cut into large chunks (3)

Directions

  1. Heat a large non-stick pot over medium-high heat. Add canola oil.
  2. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Add to pot.
  3. Sauté until lamb is browned, about 5 – 10 minutes.
  4. Add onion, curry powder garlic and ginger. Saute 10 minutes longer. Stir in curry powder.
  5. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, lentils, carrots and parsnips. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.

Nutritional Analysis

Calories

427

Total Fat

11.9 g

Saturated Fat

2.2 g

Cholesterol

90 mg

Sodium

620 mg

Carbohydrates

35.9 g

Fiber

7.5 g

Sugar

7.4 g

Protein

38.1 g

Potassium

1320 mg

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