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Lamb Shanks with Basil Pesto

Source: dLife

Lamb shanks with pesto sauce captures the essence of the Meditteranean.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	436.8

Total Carbs	9.0 g

Dietary Fiber	3.1 g

Sugars	2.9 g

Total Fat	17.0 g

Saturated Fat	5.0 g

Unsaturated Fat	1.0 g

Potassium	753.9 mg

Protein	56.5 g

Sodium	499.1 mg

Dietary Exchanges 17.0 Fat, 1.4 Vegetables, 6.0 Meat, 0.1 Starch,

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Ingredients

Directions

In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine frozen vegetables, undrained tomatoes, dried basil and chicken broth. Top with lamb shanks. Spoon pesto over lamb shanks.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 9 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. With a slotted spoon transfer lamb shanks and vegetables to a serving platter; discard cooking liquid. Enjoy!