30-60 min4-6 servingsAmerican

Lamb and Chickpea Stew

By Publications International

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4-6 servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

Lamb and Chickpea Stew
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 36 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb lamb stew meat
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 tbsp minced Garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Hot cooked couscous

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Press Sauté; heat 1 tablespoon oil in Instant Pot®. Add lamb; cook about 6 minutes or until browned. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to pot; cook and stir 3 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, salt, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute. Add broth andtomatoes; cook and stir 2 minutes, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pot. Stir in chickpeas and half of apricots; mix well.
  2. Secure lid and move pressure release valve to Sealing position. Press Manual or Pressure Cook; cook at high pressure 20 minutes.
  3. When cooking is complete, use natural release for 10 minutes, then release remaining pressure.
  4. Press Sauté; add remaining half of apricots to pot. Cook 5 minutes or until sauce is reduced and thickens slightly, stirring frequently. Stir in parsley, lemon juice and honey. Serve over couscous.

About the chef

Publications International

Publications International

Publications International, Ltd. (PIL) is a leading publisher known for its diverse range of books, including cookbooks, children’s stories, reference materials, and interactive content. Established in 1967, the company has built a reputation for producing high-quality, engaging titles across various categories. PIL is especially recognized for its innovative cookbooks, often featuring trusted brands like Pillsbury and Disney. With a focus on creating entertaining and educational products, Publications International continues to be a prominent player in the world of publishing and multimedia content creation.

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