Tunisian Lamb with Saffron (Keleya Zaara)

Cinco de Mayo - Soup, Stew and Chili

This is another tasty Tunsian dish I picked up from my mother in law.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Tunisian Lamb with Saffron (Keleya Zaara)

Ingredients

¼ cup vegetable oil

1 ½ pounds cubed lamb stew meat

1 ½ teaspoons saffron

salt and pepper to taste

1 large onion

chopped

1 cup water

½ cup chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon butter

1 lemon

cut into wedges

The Ultimate Margarita

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and cook until browned on all sides about 5 minutes. Season with saffron salt and pepper to taste; stir in all but 1/4 cup of the onion and pour in the water. Bring to a boil then cover reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the lamb is tender about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Uncover the skillet stir in the butter and allow the sauce reduce 5 to 10 minutes to desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper then pour into a serving dish. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped onions and parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges to serve.

Nutritional Information

Tunisian Lamb with Saffron (Keleya Zaara)

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 335.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26g 52%

Carbohydrates: 7.1g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 23.2g 36%

Saturated Fat: 6.3g 32%

Cholesterol: 87.8mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 731.1IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.6mg 74%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 34.5mg 58%

Folate: 36.4mcg 9%

Calcium: 50.1mg 5%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 33mg 12%

Potassium: 335.9mg 9%

Sodium: 81.1mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 209.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.