Lamb and Green Bean Stew With Spelt (farro)

"This is a "Cooking Light" recipe that uses spelt (also called farro). While I haven't tried this one yet, I'm currently on a search for good recipes that use old grains and this one sounds good!"
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 10mins
Ingredients:
14
Yields:
8 cups
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Heat a large pan with cooking spray over medium high heat.
  • Put the lamb in and cook for 5 minutes making sure to brown it on all sides.
  • Add the onion and garlic and saute for 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the wine and scrape the pan to loosen the browned bits.
  • Add the water and all the rest of the ingredients except the basil.
  • Bring it all to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 1.
  • 5 hours or until the lamb is tender.
  • Discard the bay leaf and put the stew into bowls.
  • Sprinkle each serving with basil.

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Reviews

  1. A very good dish. The minor complaint is, that I am not overly fond of the slightly chewy texture of spelt. I might try 1/2 lb whole wheat pasta next time, cooked seperately, and reducing cooking liquid for 2 cups water.- I did add 1 cup of halfed cherry tomatoes during the last minute of cooking, just warming them actually, to have some fresh taste and color. The other major change, I prepared the stew ahead of time without the spelt. When it was done I took off 2 1/2 cups liquid and cooked the spelt seperately in it. I mixed both together 5 minutes before serving. This way I could prepare without the spelt soaking up all liquid. Thank you for a nice recipe, ladypit. :)
     
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