Crock Pot Parsnip and Lamb Curry with Spinach is rich, tender, and flavorful for a flavor-blasted dinner.
Prep Time: 15 minutesmins
Cook Time: 7 hourshrs
Total Time: 7 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Ingredients
Parsnip and Lamb Curry with Spinach:
1large yellow onionfinely chopped
3large parsnipspeeled and chopped into 1.5-inch pieces
6clovesgarlicminced
2poundslamb stew meat
114-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
1cupchicken broth*
1tablespoonground cumin
1tablespoonground coriander
2teaspoonspaprika
¼teaspoonground cayenne pepperor to taste
¼teaspoonground cardamomoptional
2teaspoonsfresh turmericpeeled and grated
1tablespoonfresh gingerpeeled and grated
1tablespoonyellow curry powder
1teaspoonsea saltor to taste
1cupwhole milk Greek yogurtplus more for serving
5ouncesbaby spinach
1cupfresh cilantrochopped
Aromatic Quinoa For Serving:
1 1/2cupsdryuncooked quinoa, or rice of choice
3cupschicken broth
1/8teaspoonsea saltor to taste
Small pinch saffron threadsoptional
1cupdried cranberries or golden raisins
Instructions
Prepare the Lamb Curry:
Add everything but the yogurt and baby spinach to a large (6-quart) crock pot, and stir very well (don't worry, the spinach will cook down).
Place the crock pot on the lowest heat setting, secure the lid, and allow curry to cook for 6 hours.
Add the Greek yogurt and spinach to the curry and stir well. Place the cover back on the crock pot and cook 1 more hour (still on the lowest setting).
Prepare the Aromatic Quinoa:
Add the lamb broth to a medium-sized pot and bring to a full boil.
Add the quinoa and salt, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Allow quinoa to cook for 25 to 35 minutes, or until most of the broth is absorbed.
Remove pot from heat, add the saffron threads and cranberries, and stir well to combine. Place the cover back on the pot and allow quinoa to sit for 10 minutes, allowing the quinoa to absorb any remaining liquid.
Serve Lamb curry with fresh chopped cilantro and aromatic quinoa. Enjoy!
Notes
*Replace chicken broth with any type of broth or stock