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As a person who loves food, but also tries to maintain a healthy weight and eat nutritiously, I am on a constant search for healthy, low-calorie recipes that do not sacrifice flavor, texture or satiety. This blog is a compilation of such recipes that are tried and true: all have great flavor and texture, are low-calorie, and leave me feeling satisfied.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Quick Spring Lamb and Vegetable Stew

Copied from Real Simple's website

Ingredients:
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-1 1/2 pounds lamb steaks (top round or shoulder), bones removed and meat cut into 2-inch pieces
-kosher salt and black pepper
-4 carrots, cut into 3-inch sticks
-1 onion, sliced
-1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
-1/2 cup dry white wine
-2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
-1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
-4 ounces green beans, cut into small pieces (about 1 cup)
-1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Directions:
1) Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season the lamb with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, turning occasionally, until medium-rare, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a plate.
2) Add the carrots, onion, and the remaining oil to the pot. Cook until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine and scrape up any brown bits.
3) Add the broth, tomatoes, and beans. Simmer until the vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the lamb, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Serve immediately.
To freeze: Cool the stew to room temperature and spoon into a freezer container or bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To cook, thaw the stew in a bowl of cold water or overnight in the refrigerator. Transfer to a pot and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 10 to 20 minutes.

Serves 4
Nutritional Information
Per Serving
Calories 372
Fat 17g
Saturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 98mg
Sodium 731mg
Protein 335g
Carbohydrate 16g
Fiber 4g

Weight Watchers Points: 8

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