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Lamb Saag

This simple lamb saag is rich in flavor and free of both dairy and nightshades! It's AIP, Paleo, Whole30 & Top 8 friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4
Calories 534 kcal

Ingredients
  

Lamb Saag

  • 1 lb lamb stew meat
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced into half rings
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ¼ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger root, grated
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 13.5 oz coconut milk
  • ¾ cup water
  • 16 oz frozen or fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoon refined coconut oil

Cauliflower Rice

  • 4 cups cauliflower (1 small head)
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Add coconut oil to a large saute pan over medium-high. Add the onions, ginger and garlic, stirring occasionally, until everything is nicely browned (~15 min). If you feel like the mixture is drying out and burning, add a couple of tablespoons of water.
  • Add the lamb, cilantro, turmeric, cinnamon and salt. Brown for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the water, coconut milk and the spinach, stirring to combine well. Bring to a boil, then lower heat medium and cover. Simmer for 90-120 min, or until lamb meat is tender. Check intermittently and if more liquid is needed, add more water a ¼ cup at a time.
  • While the lamb is cooking, rice/shred the cauliflower in a food processor and drizzle with coconut oil/salt. Cook in a saute pan on medium-high for 3 minutes and set aside.
  • Once the lamb is done, serve warm in a bowl with cauliflower rice as the base and lamb on top.

Notes

  • Do not skip the browning of onions, garlic and ginger! It adds tons of flavor to the dish.
  • When lamb meat is undercooked you will end up with a chewy, rubbery texture! If at the end of the cooking time you are experiencing this, let it cook for longer.
  • Make sure to use coconut milk that is free of binders or other chemicals for the best taste.
  • Not into lamb meat? No problem. Sub your favorite stew meat here instead (I recommend pork or beef.)

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 534kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 31gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 931mgPotassium: 1298mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 13367IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 216mgIron: 8mg
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