Beet Stew with Lamb Meatballs
Beet Stew with Lamb Meatballs might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains around 3g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 270 calories. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. A mixture of olive oil, turmeric, onion, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Prepare the rice: Strain rice and transfer to a 2-qt. saucepan along with the salt, turmeric, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
Remove pot from heat and keep covered in a warm place.
Meanwhile, make the stew: Bring beets and 6 cups water to a boil in a 4-qt. saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until beets are tender, about 30 minutes.
Remove pot from heat and, using a slotted spoon, transfer beets to a bowl; reserve beet juice.
Put garlic on a work surface and sprinkle with a little salt; finely chop. Scrape the garlic into a paste with the side of the chef's knife. In a small bowl, combine garlic paste, 3 tbsp. oil, coriander, cumin, curry powder, turmeric, paprika, ginger, and cayenne; set spice paste aside.
Heat remaining olive oil in a 6-qt. pot over medium-high heat.
Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 7 minutes.
Add reserved spice paste and tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the reserved beet juice.
Add remaining beet juice, lemon juice, and sugar; simmer for 5 minutes. Using a spoon, place reserved meatballs in the simmering stew. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through, about 8 minutes. Skim surface of stew, add reserved beets, and cook for 2 more minutes. To serve, fluff rice with a fork and spoon it into serving bowls along with ladlefuls of the stew and meatballs; season and garnish with parsley.Pairing Note: The earthy 2006 Marqus de Cceres grenache ros 2006 ($
from Rioja has refreshing spicy notes and pairs well with this earthy dish. Ania Zawieja