Lamb with olives is a traditional dish of Mediterranean cuisine, particularly widespread in the southern regions of Italy. The lamb is slowly cooked with pitted Greek olives, garlic, mint, lemon, and tomato sauce, giving the dish a rich and aromatic flavor. The combination of ingredients creates a symphony of flavors that makes this dish irresistible. Perfect to enjoy both during a family dinner and on special occasions.
Brown the meat in hot oil for 10 minutes. Remove it from the pan and in the same oil, sauté the chopped onions and crushed garlic.
Add the meat back in.
Add the chopped mint and thyme, salt, and pepper.
Moisten with the broth and lemon juice.
Add the olives and tomato sauce.
Cook covered for 1 hour over moderate heat.
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Typical dish of Mediterranean cuisine
Italia
Energy (kcal) | 201.45 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 0.84 |
of which Sugars (g) | 0.82 |
Fat (g) | 17 |
of which Saturates (g) | 7.19 |
Protein (g) | 11.18 |
Fiber (g) | 0.31 |
Sale (g) | 0.15 |