Healthy Recipes using Braised Rabbit Short Ribs
Braised Rabbit Short Ribs with Root Vegetables
A hearty dish featuring tender braised rabbit short ribs paired with a medley of seasonal root vegetables, perfect for a nutritious family dinner.
- 2 lbs rabbit short ribs
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 parsnips, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Season the rabbit short ribs with salt and pepper, then sear them in a hot pot until browned on all sides.
- Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and parsnips to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the red wine and chicken broth, add thyme, and bring to a simmer. Cover and braise in the oven at 325°F for 2 hours.
Mediterranean Braised Rabbit Short Ribs
This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines braised rabbit short ribs with olives, capers, and tomatoes for a flavorful and healthy meal.
- 2 lbs rabbit short ribs
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup green olives, pitted
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sear the rabbit short ribs in a large pot until browned, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened, then add diced tomatoes, olives, capers, and oregano.
- Return the rabbit to the pot, add chicken broth, and simmer covered for 1.5 hours until tender.
Spicy Braised Rabbit Short Ribs with Quinoa
A spicy twist on traditional braised rabbit short ribs served over fluffy quinoa, packed with protein and flavor.
- 2 lbs rabbit short ribs
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Season and sear the rabbit short ribs in a pot, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in the same pot, add chili powder and cumin, then return the rabbit to the pot.
- Add vegetable broth, cover, and braise for 2 hours. Cook quinoa separately and serve rabbit over quinoa.
Braised Rabbit Short Ribs with Apple and Sage
A sweet and savory dish featuring braised rabbit short ribs cooked with apples and fresh sage for a delightful autumn flavor.
- 2 lbs rabbit short ribs
- 2 apples, cored and sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sear the rabbit short ribs in a pot, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion until translucent, then add apple slices and sage.
- Return the rabbit to the pot, pour in apple cider, cover, and braise for 2 hours until tender.
Asian-Inspired Braised Rabbit Short Ribs
This dish features braised rabbit short ribs cooked in a savory Asian sauce with ginger and soy, served over brown rice.
- 2 lbs rabbit short ribs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sear the rabbit short ribs in a pot, then remove and set aside.
- Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic in the pot, then return the rabbit.
- Add chicken broth, cover, and braise for 2 hours. Serve over brown rice and garnish with green onions.
Herb-Crusted Braised Rabbit Short Ribs
These braised rabbit short ribs are coated in a fresh herb crust, providing a burst of flavor and a healthy twist to your meal.
- 2 lbs rabbit short ribs
- 1 cup fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary), chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Season the rabbit short ribs and sear in a pot until browned.
- Mix chopped herbs and garlic, then coat the rabbit short ribs with the herb mixture.
- Add chicken broth, cover, and braise for 2 hours until tender.
Braised Rabbit Short Ribs with Lentils
A nutritious and filling dish featuring braised rabbit short ribs served over a bed of protein-rich lentils.
- 2 lbs rabbit short ribs
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sear the rabbit short ribs in a pot, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion and carrots in the same pot, then add lentils and thyme.
- Return the rabbit to the pot, add vegetable broth, cover, and braise for 2 hours until tender.
Braised Rabbit Short Ribs with Spinach and Feta
A delightful dish combining braised rabbit short ribs with sautéed spinach and crumbled feta for a Mediterranean flair.
- 2 lbs rabbit short ribs
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sear the rabbit short ribs in a pot, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion until translucent, then add chicken broth and return the rabbit.
- Cover and braise for 2 hours. Serve with sautéed spinach and sprinkle with feta.
Braised Rabbit Short Ribs with Cauliflower Puree
A gourmet dish featuring braised rabbit short ribs served over a creamy cauliflower puree, offering a low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes.
- 2 lbs rabbit short ribs
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sear the rabbit short ribs in a pot, then remove and set aside.
- Add chicken broth and garlic to the pot, return the rabbit, cover, and braise for 2 hours.
- Steam cauliflower until tender, then blend with salt and pepper for the puree. Serve rabbit over the puree.
Braised Rabbit Short Ribs with Sweet Potato Mash
A comforting dish featuring braised rabbit short ribs served with a creamy sweet potato mash, rich in flavor and nutrients.
- 2 lbs rabbit short ribs
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sear the rabbit short ribs in a pot, then remove and set aside.
- Add chicken broth and garlic to the pot, return the rabbit, cover, and braise for 2 hours.
- Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash with salt and pepper. Serve rabbit over sweet potato mash.