Lamb Shanks Braised in Merlot With Figs Recipe

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Lamb Shanks Braised in Merlot With Figs
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Directions:

  1. Place the lamb shanks in a deep dish with the onions celery, olives, capers, dried figs, black pepper, rosemary and garlic.
  2. Pour over the merlot and marinate, covered, in the fridge for at least 4 hours-24 hours for preference.
  3. Remove the shanks from the marinade.
  4. Reserve the marinade.
  5. Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan and brown the shanks on all sides.
  6. Transfer them to a casserole dish.
  7. Add the tomato paste to the pan and stir over a moderately high heat until it becomes a deep reddish brown colour.
  8. Add the stock and bring to the boil.
  9. Pour over the meat and add the reserved marinade ingredients.
  10. Cover and cook at 160c for 2-2 1/2 hours or until the meat is nearly falling foo the bone.
  11. Season to taste, serve over mash with greens on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 221.66 Kcal (928 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.5g 10%
Sodium 369.52mg 15%
Potassium 677.52mg 14%
Total Carbs 41.34g 14%
Sugars 28.1g 112%
Dietary Fiber 7.46g 30%
Protein 3.85g 8%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 14%
Iron 1.5mg 9%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 114.34 Kcal (479 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.35g 10%
Sodium 190.61mg 15%
Potassium 349.48mg 14%
Total Carbs 21.32g 14%
Sugars 14.5g 112%
Dietary Fiber 3.85g 30%
Protein 1.99g 8%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 14%
Iron 0.8mg 9%
Calcium 63.4mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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