Lamb with Chickpeas and Cilantro Recipe
A very fragrant dish made with lamb or chicken. it is inspired from a small restaurant that served traditional Han Chinese food. Sadly it closed, but this is a pretty close approximation. Enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground lamb or chicken
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 uncooked potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped finely
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 bunch fresh coriander, chopped finely (about 1 cup)
- 1 bunch chard or spinach, washed and chopped (1-2 cups)
- 1 Tbsp curry paste
- 1/2 cup broth or water
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste or 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- Dash Tabasco or 1/2 tsp chili flakes
Directions
- Over medium heat, brown ground meat, garlic and onions. Crumble with a spoon or fork.
- Add the various seasonings (except coriander) and potatoes. Stir so everything is coated.
- Add chickpeas and broth (or water). Lower heat to low, cover pan, and allow mixture to simmer until potatoes are almost cooked - about 10 minutes.
- Add fresh coriander and chard (or spinach). Combine. Cover, lower heat and allow to simmer 5 minutes until chard is cooked.
- Serve with rice.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 345g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 438 | |
| Calories from Fat 162 | 37% |
| Total Fat 18.34g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 6.19g | 25% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium 644mg | 27% |
| Potassium 1094mg | 31% |
| Total Carbs 55.21g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.1g | 54% |
| Sugars 2.83g | 2% |
| Protein 20.38g | 33% |
