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Lamb Shanks With Lentils Recipe


   
Recipe Categories: Lamb Recipes
Average Rating: (1 vote)
Yield: 6 servings
 
Ingredients
  6  md Lamb shanks, about 8 oz each  
  2  T Vegetable oil  
  1/2  c Water  
  2  t Minced garlic  
  2  t Salt  
  1/2  t Dried oregano  
    Pepper to taste  
  1 1/2  c Lentils  
  3  c Water  
  1  sm Onion, stuffed with 3 whole  
    -cloves  
  1/2  c Chopped celery  
  1   Bay leaf  
  6   Thin lemon slices  
 
Instructions
 
  From "The Complete Book of Greek Cooking," edited by Katherine R. Boulukos (Harper-Collins).

 
  1. In a large skillet, brown lamb shanks in oilve oil. Add 1/2 cup water, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano and pepper. Cook, covered, over low heat for one hour, or until tender.

 
  2. Rinse lentils and drain. In a medium saucepan, combine lentils, 3 cups water, onion, celery, bay leaf and 1-1/2 teaspoons of salt. Simmer, uncovered, 50-60 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

 
  3. Pour mixture into greased baking dish. Top with meat, lemon slices. Bake 20-25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and lentils are tender. Discard onion and bay leaf.

 
   


 



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