Mix of Snowy Day Cooking: Lamb Meat & Shank Stew with Fresh Village Bread

lamb shanks

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: beef shanks

Chicken is leaner and beef is often more affordable.

yellow split peas

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Lentils are high in protein and beans are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits and canola is often less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more concentrated, and frozen herbs are often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add lamb shanks and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in turmeric, cinnamon, and cardamom, stirring to coat the meat evenly.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften.

Pour in enough water to cover the meat and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, add bay leaves, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until lamb is tender.

Incorporate yellow split peas and continue simmering for 30-40 minutes until they are soft.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes, cooking until they are tender, about 20 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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