Lamb Shanks With Fennel And White Beans Recipe

Name: Lamb Shanks With Fennel And White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Fennel gremolata:; 2 tablespoons minced fennel fronds; 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 1 garlic clove, minced; Beans:; 3/4 cup dried navy beans or other small white beans; 2 (1 1/2-pound) lamb shanks; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped fennel bulb; 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 leeks, trimmed, quartered lengthwise, and sliced; 1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 tablespoon chopped fennel fonds; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 1/4 pound); 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

Fennel gremolata:
2 tablespoons minced fennel fronds
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 garlic clove, minced
Beans:
3/4 cup dried navy beans or other small white beans
2 (1 1/2-pound) lamb shanks
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped fennel bulb
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 leeks, trimmed, quartered lengthwise, and sliced
1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon chopped fennel fonds
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 1/4 pound)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1
To prepare the fennel gremolata, combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl, and set aside.
2
To prepare beans, sort and wash dried beans; place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; bring to a boil, and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain beans.
3
Trim fat from lamb. Combine rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Rub surface of lamb with rosemary mixture. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add lamb; cook 10 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove from pan. Add fennel bulb, carrot, fennel seeds, garlic, and leeks; cover, reduce heat, and cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently to deglaze pan. Stir in broth and wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Return lamb to pan; add beans, 1 tablespoon fennel fronds, thyme, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat. Simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until lamb is tender; discard thyme. Remove the lamb from pan; cover and keep warm.
4
Simmer the bean mixture, uncovered, 10 minutes. Sprinkle bean mixture with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Remove lamb from bones. Divide the lamb among 4 shallow bowls, and serve with bean mixture and fennel gremolata.

560

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Fennel gremolata:, 2 tablespoons minced fennel fronds, 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind, and more.

Yes, Lamb Shanks With Fennel And White Beans falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Lamb Shanks With Fennel And White Beans

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