"In this healthy lamb stew recipe, rhubarb contributes a savory-tart flavor. Pork shoulder would be good in place of the lamb if you prefer. Serve over whole-wheat couscous or an aromatic brown rice, such as basmati or jasmine...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
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1 1/8 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper, divided
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3 tablespoons butter
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4 cups sliced onions (1/2 inch thick)
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2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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2 cinnamon sticks
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 28-ounce can or two 14-ounce cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes
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3 cups coarsely chopped rhubarb, fresh or frozen (thawed)
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2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1/2 cups golden raisins or currants
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3 tablespoons light brown sugar
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Handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley