Qormeh Sabzi

== Description ==
Persian lamb and chickpea stew. A lovely, healthy, Persian dish, which can easily be made with cuts of Beef. Try it in place of your usual stew some evening! :) 
* Ghormeh Sabzi Recipe at persiancity.com
== Ingredients ==
* 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1½ lbs lamb shoulder, finely diced
* 1 large onion, chopped
* ½ teaspoon salt
* freshly ground black pepper
* ½ teaspoon turmeric
* ⅓ cup lemon juice
* ½ cup water
* 10 green onions, chopped thin
* 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery leaves
* ½ lb fresh spinach, chopped
* 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
* ⅔ cup garbanzo beans, drained
== Directions ==
# Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large heavy pan, and saute the lamb until well browned on all sides.
# Add the onion, cooking until soft, then add salt, pepper to taste, turmeric, lemon juice, and water, bringing to a boil.
# Lower heat and cover, simmering for 15 minutes.
# Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet and saute the onions, celery leaves, spinach, and parsley for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
# Add these vegetables and the chickpeas to the meat and mix together thoroughly.
# Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer another 20 minutes, or until meat is tender, adding water as necessary to keep up with consistency.
# Serve with steamed basmati rice.
Category:Persian Meat Dishes
Category:Stew Recipes
Category:Beef Recipes
Category:Chickpea Recipes
Category:Basmati rice Recipes
Category:Spinach Recipes
Category:Lamb shoulder Recipes