Gluten-Free Kuzu Tandır

Gluten-Free Kuzu Tandır is a hearty Turkish pasta dish featuring tender lamb cooked to perfection, served over a bed of gluten-free pasta. This dish combines rich flavors and comforting textures, making it a delightful meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Gluten-free pasta - 200 grams
• Lamb shoulder - 250 grams, cut into chunks
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1, chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Chicken or beef broth - 400 milliliters
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the lamb chunks to the pot, seasoning them with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin. Brown the lamb on all sides, around 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced tomato, chopped red bell pepper, and diced carrot. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
5. Pour in the chicken or beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes until the lamb is tender.
6. While the lamb is cooking, prepare the gluten-free pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
7. Once the lamb is tender, serve it over the cooked gluten-free pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from lamb, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.

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