Harira Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Harira
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 2 celery stalks, with leaves, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 to 1 scant teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads; 2 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes, with their juices; Salt; 1/2 cup red lentils, rinsed and picked over; One 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained; 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; 3 to 4-tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, with leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 to 1 scant teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
2 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes, with their juices
Salt
1/2 cup red lentils, rinsed and picked over
One 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
3 to 4-tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to taste

1
Heat the butter and oil in a large, wide pot over low heat, add the lamb, onion, celery, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, cayenne, and saffron and cook, stirring, for 8 minutes, until lamb browns lightly.
2
Add the tomatoes.
3
Raise the heat, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until slightly thickened.
4
Season with salt.
5
Add the lentils to the pot along with 6 cups water.
6
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 1 1/2 hours until the lamb is very tender.
7
Add the chickpeas, parsley, and cilantro and cook another 5 to 7 minutes, until the chickpeas are warmed through.
8
Add the lemon juice and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Harira falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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