Something Spooky for the Weekend!

Here is something perfect for a Hallow’een party when you want something to warm you up before or after taking the children out to trick and treat! This hearty stew is best cooked a day before and reheated, giving the flavours a chance to mingle together. Serve with a hot jacket potato if liked.

 

WICKEDLY SPICY HALLOW’EEN LAMB AND PUMPKIN STEW

Ingredients

Fry Light spray

1.4kg lamb fillet or lean shoulder of lamb, diced

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground cinnamon

400g can chopped tomatoes

300ml lamb or chicken stock

500g diced pumpkin

4 tomatoes, quartered

2 tsp (or more) rose harissa paste

400g can chickpeas, drained

salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander or mint (optional)

Method

1.  Preheat the oven to 180 C/gas mark 4.

2.  Spray a large flameproof casserole with Fry Light. Add the lamb, in batches, and cook over a high heat until browned on all sides. Remove as each batch is ready with a slotted spoon and set aside.

3.  Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook, over a low heat, until softened, about 5-10 minutes. Add the spices and cook for 1 minute.

4.  Return the lamb to the pan with the tomatoes and stock, mixing well. Cover and cook in the oven for 1 hour.

5.  Add the pumpkin, tomatoes, harissa paste (to taste), chick peas and salt and pepper to taste.  Add a little extra water if necessary. Cover and cook for a further 45 minutes.

6.  Stir in the coriander or mint, if used, to serve.

SERVES 8

WLS PORTION: 1/2

CALORIES:  378

PROTEIN:  35.9g

CARBOHYDRATE: 16.9g

FAT:  19.1g

Courtesy of Meat Packs www.meatpacks.co.uk

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