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Raciónes: 4
Ingredientes
- Lamb Champvallon serves 2 with leftovers CLICK Here for a printable recipe
- 1 lb large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 clv garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 lb boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
- coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 1/2 c chicken stock
- 1 T rosemary leaves, minced. plus more for topping
- 2 T unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 medium Idaho or russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch rounds
- 1/2 c dry white wine
- 4 T olive oil, divided, plus more as needed
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 376g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 352 | |
| Calories from Fat 211 | 60% |
| Total Fat 23.49g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 9.11g | 36% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium 517mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 11.77g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% |
| Sugars 4.58g | 3% |
| Protein 17.88g | 29% |
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