Lemon Lamb Recipe

Name: Lemon Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil spray; 1 shallot, or 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped; 1/2 cup couscous; 1/2 cup broth (preferably beef) or water; 1/2 to 3/4 pound boneless lamb, cubed; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 or 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/2 cup pitted olives, halved; 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 3/4 inch thick; 10 to 15 asparagus stalks, trimmed, or 2 handfuls spinach, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

Olive oil spray
1 shallot, or 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup couscous
1/2 cup broth (preferably beef) or water
1/2 to 3/4 pound boneless lamb, cubed
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 or 3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup pitted olives, halved
2 medium tomatoes, sliced 3/4 inch thick
10 to 15 asparagus stalks, trimmed, or 2 handfuls spinach, roughly chopped

1
Preheat the oven to 450F.
2
Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.
3
Scatter the shallot in the pot.
4
Pour in the couscous and add the broth.
5
Stir to make an even layer.
6
Put the lamb on the couscous and lightly season with salt and pepper.
7
Sprinkle with the oregano, parsley, garlic, and lemon zest.
8
Add a layer of olives.
9
Lay the tomatoes on top followed by the asparagus.
10
Cover and bake for about 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven.
11
Serve immediately.
12
Calories: 908
13
Protein: 86g
14
Carbohydrates: 57g
15
Fat: 244g
16
Cholesterol: 244mg
17
Sodium: 138mg
18
Fiber: 6g

184

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil spray, 1 shallot, or 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped, 1/2 cup couscous, 1/2 cup broth (preferably beef) or water, and more.

Yes, Lemon Lamb falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Lemon Lamb

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