Cumin-Rubbed Leg of Lamb with Black Olive-Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Cumin-Rubbed Leg of Lamb with Black Olive-Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 3 3/4-pound piece of boneless leg of lamb, trimmed; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons hot paprika; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 bell peppers, quartered and seeded; 2 cups 2-percent plain Greek yogurt; 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 small garlic clove, minced

Servings: persons

One 3 3/4-pound piece of boneless leg of lamb, trimmed
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons hot paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 bell peppers, quartered and seeded
2 cups 2-percent plain Greek yogurt
1 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 small garlic clove, minced

1
Light a grill.
2
Set the lamb fat side down on a work surface.
3
Using a large, sharp knife and holding it parallel to the work surface, cut through the thickest part of the meat, leaving it attached at one side so it can be opened like a book.
4
In a small bowl, mix the cumin with the paprika, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
5
Rub the cumin paste all over the lamb.
6
In a large bowl, toss the peppers with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
7
Grill the lamb and peppers over moderately high heat, turning once, until the meat is medium and the peppers are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes per side.
8
Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
9
Transfer the peppers to a bowl and cover with foil.
10
In a medium bowl, mix the yogurt with the olives, parsley and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
11
Slice the lamb and serve with the grilled peppers and olive-yogurt sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 3 3/4-pound piece of boneless leg of lamb, trimmed, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons hot paprika, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Cumin-Rubbed Leg of Lamb with Black Olive-Yogurt Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cumin-Rubbed Leg of Lamb with Black Olive-Yogurt Sauce

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