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Saffron Cinnamon Lamb

This novel dish allows to you create Middle Eastern flavours in a short time.

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April 8th, 2012

Submitted by Lillea Brionn, Sidney, BC; Tested by Linda Hubel

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Servings
2
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 Cups finely chopped green onions
  • 2 saffron threads crumbled between fingers and dissolved in a bit of water (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons thompson seedless raisins, chopped if large
  • 1/8 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 pound lean ground spring lamb
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts or almond slivers (optional)
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • Directions
  • 1.

    In large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add green onions; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Add all ingredients except pine nuts to pot. Cook, stirring frequently, until lamb is done (approximately 15 minutes).

  • 2.

    Season with pepper and garnish with toasted pine nuts if desired.

    • Saffron Cinnamon Lamb
    Photo Credit: Linda Hubel
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