PLANT-BASED SAFFRON PILAF WITH LAMB
- Lamb Shanks:
- lamb shanks
- ground cumin
- salt
- demi-glace
- ground coriander
- ground cinnamon
- date molasses
- Chickpea Orzo:
- Barilla® Chickpea Orzo
- turmeric
- olive oil
- raisins
- saffron
- white wine vinegar
- As needed salt and pepper
- Fennel Salad:
- fennel, cored and sliced paper thin
- olive oil
- Reserved fennel fronds
- lemon, juiced
- As needed salt and pepper
Chickpea Orzo
CHEF'S NOTE
Chef Leyla Wheelhouse
The unique and supple qualities of the Barila Chickpea Orzo make it the most coveted complement to any entree as both the starch and vegetable. The orzo has the ability to take on rich flavors and stand up on its own as sophisticated pilaf. Here I am showcasing it paired with saffron and turmeric alongside a Baharat-spiced Lamb shank with fresh and crunchy, citrusy fennel.