Persian Lamb And Chickpea Stew (Qormeh Sabzi) Recipe

Name: Persian Lamb And Chickpea Stew (Qormeh Sabzi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 lbs lamb shoulder, finely diced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup water; 10 green onions, chopped thin; 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery leaves; 1/2 lb fresh spinach, chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2/3 cup cooked garbanzo beans or 2/3 cup cooked red kidney beans, drained

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs lamb shoulder, finely diced
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup water
10 green onions, chopped thin
3 tablespoons finely chopped celery leaves
1/2 lb fresh spinach, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2/3 cup cooked garbanzo beans or 2/3 cup cooked red kidney beans, drained

1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large heavy pan, and saute the lamb until well browned on all sides.
2
Add the onion, cooking until soft, then add salt, pepper to taste, turmeric, lemon juice, and water, bringing to a boil.
3
Lower heat and cover, simmering for 15 minutes.
4
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet and saute the onions, celery leaves, spinach, and parsley for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5
Add these vegetables and the chickpeas to the meat and mix together thoroughly.
6
Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer another 20 minutes, or until meat is tender, adding water as necessary to keep up with consistency.
7
Serve with steamed basmati rice.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 1/2 lbs lamb shoulder, finely diced, 1 large onion, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Persian Lamb And Chickpea Stew (Qormeh Sabzi) 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.

Persian Lamb And Chickpea Stew (Qormeh Sabzi)

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