Name: Braised Lamb Shanks with Swiss Chard
Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total time: 3 hours 45 minutes (including making bulgur)
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided; 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cardamom, divided; 6 1- to 1 1/4-pound lamb shanks; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 12 green onions, chopped, divided; 6 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice; 1 3/4 cups (14 ounces) beef broth; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled; Large pinch of ground cloves; 1 to 1 1/4 pounds Swiss chard (about 2 bunches); 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 2 5.25-ounce packages bulgur (about 2 cups), prepared according to package directions

Braised Lamb Shanks with Swiss ChardHans Gissenger

Bulgur, or quick-cooking cracked whole wheat, isn't just for tabbouleh. The grain also makes a delicious, healthful side dish that's a good alternative to couscous or rice.

Ingredient Info.

Bulgur is available at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores.

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