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Main course · Middle Eastern

Syrian Yakhnat Fasolia (Syrian White Bean and Lamb Stew with Tomato)

60 min Serves 4 ~467 kcal/serving ~£9.00 (£2.25/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-free

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Ingredients

  • 450 g diced lamb shoulder
  • 400 g cannellini beans
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 0.5 tsp ground allspice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
467 kcal
Protein
27.9 g
Carbohydrate
21.1 g
of which sugars
5.8 g
Fat
28.9 g
of which saturates
10.3 g
Fibre
7.7 g
Salt
0.80 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 allspice and brown for 6-8 minutes.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Add the cannellini beans and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

  4. 4

    Taste and season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Serve with basmati rice.

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