Next Generation Life Fitness

Minted Lamb Stew with Apricots

Preptime: 30 min.
Cooktime: 1 hour 30 min.

Calories: 302
Carbs: 16g
Fat: 10g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 38g
Satfat: 3g
Sodium: 266mg

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds lean lamb stew meat, cubed
about 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
about 1 cup chopped tomatoes, Pomi or canned
10 dried apricots, quartered
1/4 cup chopped mint

Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a stew pot.

2. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. Turn the heat to medium-high. Season the lamb well with salt and pepper and add it to the pot. Sear the lamb cubes well on all sides.

4. Add the tomatoes and chicken stock. Turn the heat to low, cover the pot and cook for 45 minutes.

5. Add the apricots. Cover and cook until the lamb is very tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.

6. Remove the stew from the heat and stir in the mint.

7. Serve with Rice Pilaf.