Bnoute

Name: Bnoute
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian
Ingredients: 1 lb lamb shoulder, cubed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp harissa paste; 2 cups frozen broad beans, thawed; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1/4 tsp caraway seeds; 1/4 tsp ground coriander; 1/4 tsp salt

Creamy broad bean and meat stew with warming spices. A beloved Tunisian comfort dish that's hearty, earthy, and deeply satisfying.

60 minMediumServes 4360 cal/serving

TunisianDinnerStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

1 lb lamb shoulder, cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp harissa paste
2 cups frozen broad beans, thawed
2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 tsp caraway seeds
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2

Add 1 lb cubed lamb shoulder and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3

In the same pot, cook 1/2 sliced onion until softened, about 4 minutes.
4

Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5

Stir in 1 tbsp harissa paste and cook for 1 minute.
6

Return lamb to the pot. Add 2 cups thawed frozen broad beans, 2 cups vegetable broth, 1/4 tsp caraway seeds, 1/4 tsp ground coriander, and 1/4 tsp salt.
7

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 35 minutes until lamb is tender.
8

Internal temperature of lamb should reach 160°F. Serve hot with bread.

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What is Bnoute?

Creamy broad bean and meat stew with warming spices. A beloved Tunisian comfort dish that's hearty, earthy, and deeply satisfying. This reference files it under Tunisian dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 60 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Bnoute reach?

For Bnoute, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 8. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of harissa in Bnoute?

The entry for Bnoute calls for 1 tbsp harissa paste. In its place: Mix a chili paste such as sambal oelek or sriracha with a pinch each of ground cumin, coriander and caraway, plus a little olive oil.

How hot is Bnoute?

Moderately. The heat in Bnoute comes from 1 tbsp harissa paste. For a milder plate, start with half the harissa and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How many calories are in Bnoute?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 360 calories, with 26 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 8 g fiber and 580 mg sodium.

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