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Red Wine–Braised Lamb Shanks with Silky Butternut Squash Purée

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Red Wine–Braised Lamb Shanks with Silky Butternut Squash Purée pairs fork-tender meat infused with thyme, rosemary, and garlic over a velvety, lightly sweet squash base. The rich pan juices bring everything together for a cozy, elegant centerpiece. Serve it for a fall dinner party or a special Sunday supper when you want warmth and depth in every bite.

  • Prep25 mins
  • Cook6 hrs 29 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
Red Wine–Braised Lamb Shanks with Silky Butternut Squash Purée

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Red Wine–Braised Lamb Shanks with Silky Butternut Squash Purée, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

58 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
50 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityFair
43 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
86 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
1 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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29
Heart Health
81
Metabolic
57
Digestive
31
Inflammatory
64
Performance
58
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Season the lamb shanks with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook until browned, about 2 minutes on each side.

  3. 3

    Stir the onion, carrots, and celery into the pan. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the garlic, 2 teaspoons thyme, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and the basil. Pour in the chicken broth and the wine; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and cover.

  4. 4

    Place the covered pan in the preheated oven; bake until the lamb shanks are tender, about 6 hours. Check the liquid level every 2 hours, adding more chicken broth or red wine if too much evaporates.

  5. 5

    Place the butternut squash in a large pot of water with 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.

  6. 6

    Stir in 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon rosemary. Mash with a fork until smooth. Reheat over medium heat before serving with the lamb shanks.

About This Recipe

Red Wine Braised Lamb Shanks with Silky Butternut Squash Purée is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 6 hrs 54 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butternut Squash, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 1990.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Red Wine–Braised Lamb Shanks with Silky Butternut Squash Purée made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butternut Squash, Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Carrots. The full list of 15 is above.
How long does it take to make Red Wine–Braised Lamb Shanks with Silky Butternut Squash Purée?
About 6 hrs 54 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 29 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 1990.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Red Wine–Braised Lamb Shanks with Silky Butternut Squash Purée easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
Is Red Wine–Braised Lamb Shanks with Silky Butternut Squash Purée healthy?
Red Wine–Braised Lamb Shanks with Silky Butternut Squash Purée has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 1990.47 calories and 197.07 g of protein, or 394% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1174.13 mg (51% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 44.66 g (223% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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