Mains
Stewed Tomatoes with Meat
Yakhnit L’Banadourah b’Lahmeh
يخنت البنادوره
Serve it hot or warm with Rice with Lentils, fresh pita bread and salad.
Preparation
- Meat with Pine Nuts prepared and set aside
Procedure
- Melt clarified butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add cubed tomatoes, stir, and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Pour in 2 cups water and bring to a boil for several minutes, then reduce heat to medium. Add salt, pepper and seven spices, stir, and cook covered for 10 minutes.
- Uncover skillet, stir in lemon juice, and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and transfer onto a deep platter. Garnish with ground lamb and pine nuts to serve.
Serve it hot or warm with Rice with Lentils, fresh pita bread and salad.
Tip — Meat with Pine Nuts can be prepared while the tomatoes are cooking. You can substitute canned, diced tomatoes for the fresh tomatoes.