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Main course · Persian

Khoresh-e Loobia Sabz (Green Bean and Lamb Stew in Tomato Sauce)

60 min Serves 4 ~396 kcal/serving ~£9.50 (£2.38/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-free

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Ingredients

  • 450 g diced lamb shoulder
  • 350 g green beans
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
396 kcal
Protein
22.7 g
Carbohydrate
11.5 g
of which sugars
7.5 g
Fat
28.6 g
of which saturates
10.3 g
Fibre
4.2 g
Salt
0.24 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot and fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes, then add the diced lamb and turmeric and brown for 6-8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in the tinned chopped tomatoes, tomato puree and 300ml water, bring to a simmer, cover and cook gently for 40 minutes until the lamb is tender.

  3. 3

    Add the green beans and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until they are tender but still bright green.

  4. 4

    Taste and season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Serve hot with basmati rice.

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