Gluten-Free Curried Lamb-and-Lentil Stew
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lean boned leg of lamb
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 3/4 cup lentils
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 3 1/2 cups chopped collards or spinach (1/4 pound)
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Cilantro sprigs (optional)
Preparation
- Trim fat from lamb, and cut into 1-inch cubes. Set lamb aside.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add onion, celery, and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add lamb; sauté 5 minutes or until browned. Add curry, cumin, and pepper; stir well to coat. Add broth, lentils, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add greens and carrot; simmer 10 minutes or until lamb is tender. Remove from heat; stir in chopped cilantro. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.