Qormeh Sabzi

Description
A lovely, healthy, Persian dish, which can easily be made with cuts of beef. Try it in place of your usual stew some evening! :)



Ingredients
freshly ground black pepper
 * 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 1 1/2 lbs lamb shoulder, finely diced
 * 1 large onion, chopped
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
 * 1/3 cup lemon juice
 * 1/2 cup water
 * 10 green onions, chopped thin
 * 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery leaves
 * 1/2 lb fresh spinach, chopped
 * 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 * 2/3 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.