Braised Lamb With Tomato and Almonds

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lamb shoulder
• salt and pepper
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• ½ cup olives
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ cup red wine
• 2 cups canned tomatoes

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (10 servings)

    272 calories; 20 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 15 grams protein; 65 milligrams cholesterol; 163 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Preparation

1. Cut 2 pounds lamb shoulder into 2-inch cubes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and brown in a large skillet over medium-high heat; remove.
2. To the skillet, add onion, garlic, carrots, olives and cloves; cook until fragrant. Add wine, tomatoes with their juice and browned lamb. When the liquid boils, lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. Garnish: Chopped toasted almonds and cilantro.

3 hours