Roasted Lamb With Dates Recipe

Name: Roasted Lamb With Dates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Roast Lamb; 1 Boneless leg of lamb; 9 or 3/4 cups Pitted dates (chopped); 1 Preserved lemon; 4 Sweet potatoes (peeled and halved); 2 Onions (peeled and quartered); Splash Olive oil; La Kama spice mix - the spice mix is tweaked from the la Kama spice mix in Paula wolfert's book The Food Of Morocco; 1 teaspoon Turmeric; 1 teaspoon Ginger; 1 teaspoon Pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon; Pinch Nutmeg; Pinch Garlic powder

Servings: persons

Roast Lamb
1 Boneless leg of lamb
9 or 3/4 cups Pitted dates (chopped)
1 Preserved lemon
4 Sweet potatoes (peeled and halved)
2 Onions (peeled and quartered)
Splash Olive oil
La Kama spice mix - the spice mix is tweaked from the la Kama spice mix in Paula wolfert's book The Food Of Morocco
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1 teaspoon Ginger
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
Pinch Nutmeg
Pinch Garlic powder

1
Preheat oven to 400. Mix all ingredients for spice mix together and set aside
2
Open leg of Lamb and coat with 1 1/2 to 2 generous tablespoon of the spice mix.
3
Place most of the chopped dates on the leg of Lamb along with the chopped rind of the preserved lemon. Roll and tie shut.
4
Place the Lamb, sweet potatos, and onions in a greased roasting pan
5
Take 1 teaspoon of the spice mix, about two tablespoons of the juice from the preserved lemon, and a splash of olive oil along with 2 tablespoons of the chopped dates. Mix together and pour over the Lamb and vegetables.
6
Roast in a 400 oven until meat thermometer reads 135 to 140.

185

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Roast Lamb, 1 Boneless leg of lamb, 9 or 3/4 cups Pitted dates (chopped), 1 Preserved lemon, and more.

Yes, Roasted Lamb With Dates 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.

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Roasted Lamb With Dates

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Variations & substitutions

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