Winter squash, lamb, chickpeas, tomato paste, lemon, and mint butter simmer into a tangy Gaziantep pot dish.
25 min prep 70 min cook
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Peel the winter squash, remove the seeds, and cut it into large cubes.
Sear the lamb in a pot with olive oil for 8 minutes.
Add the chopped onion and soften for 5 minutes.
Add both pastes and cook for 1 minute, then add the water and chickpeas.
Cover and cook for 35 minutes, until the meat is tender.
Add the squash, salt, and lemon juice, then cook for 18 minutes without letting the squash fall apart.
Sizzle the dried mint and red pepper flakes in butter for 40 seconds and drizzle over the dish.
💡 Tip: Adding the lemon when the squash is nearly tender keeps the acidity bright and helps the squash hold its shape.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with bulgur pilaf, green peppers, and ayran.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~385
kcal calories
23
g protein
32
g carbs
18
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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