Lamb with Olives
Ingredients
- 2.3 lb boned leg of lamb
- 3 floz olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 small red chilli cored, deseeded and chopped finely
- 6 floz dry white wine
- 6 oz pitted black olives
- salt
- chopped fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, cut the lamb into 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan (skillet) and fry the garlic, onion and chilli for 5 minutes.
- Add the meat and wine and cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Stir in the olives, then transfer the mixture to a casserole. Place in a preheated oven, 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4, and cook for 1 hour 20 minutes or until the meat is tender. Season with salt to taste, and serve garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Calories: 522 kcal
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Protein: 35 g
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg
Sodium: 769 mg
Potassium: 607 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 2 g
Vitamin A: 275 IU
Vitamin C: 19 mg
Calcium: 47 mg
Iron: 4 mg