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Sweet Walnut Lamb Pilaf

Prep Time:

5 min

Cook Time:

35 min

Total Time:

40 min

Servings:

4

A delightful blend of tender lamb, aromatic spices, and sweet walnuts, creating a flavorful and satisfying pilaf dish.

Ingredients

How to make it

  • 1

    Combine cumin and cinnamon. Coat lamb cubes in 2 tsp spice mixture. Reserve remaining spice mixture.

  • 2

    In large heavy skillet, heat California walnuts over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until golden and fragrant. Remove from skillet; set aside.

  • 3

    Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb; sauté until browned but still pink in center. Remove from skillet, and set aside.

  • 4

    Add onion to skillet; saute until golden. Add broth; bring to a boil.

  • 5

    Stir in rice pilaf mix, contents of Spice Sack, and remaining cumin mixture. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.

  • 6

    Stir in apricots; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in lamb, cilantro, and walnuts, cook and stir 1 minute.

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