Spiced Lamb Loin With Grilled Ratatouille Recipe

Name: Spiced Lamb Loin With Grilled Ratatouille
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fat-trimmed lamb loin, boned, rolled, and tied (about 1 lb. boned; see notes); 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped shallots; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; Fresh thyme sprigs (optional), rinsed; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 fat-trimmed lamb loin, boned, rolled, and tied (about 1 lb. boned; see notes)
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
Fresh thyme sprigs (optional), rinsed
Salt and pepper

1
Rinse and dry lamb.
2
In a blender, combine olive oil, shallots, garlic, thyme leaves, lemon peel and juice, mustard, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, and cayenne; whirl until coarsely pureed. Brush 1/4 cup spiced oil all over lamb; save remaining for grilled ratatouille.
3
Prepare barbecue for indirect heat.
4
If using charcoal briquets, mound and ignite 60 briquets on the firegrate of a barbecue with a lid. When briquets are dotted with gray ash, in 15 to 20 minutes, push equal amounts to opposite sides of firegrate. Add 5 more briquets to each mound of coals now and after 30 minutes, if grilling takes longer than that.
5
If using a gas barbecue, turn all the burners to high, close lid, and heat for 10 minutes. Then adjust burners for indirect cooking (heat on sides of grill not down center under food) and keep on high.
6
Set a drip pan on firegrate between coals or burners. Set barbecue grill in place. Set roast in center of grill, not over heat. Cover barbecue; open vents for charcoal.
7
Cook lamb loin until a thermometer inserted in center of thickest part reaches 135u00b0 for medium-rare, 25 to 30 minutes, or until it's as done as you like.
8
Transfer roast to a platter and, keeping it warm, let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Surround with grilled ratatouille, and garnish with thyme sprigs if desired. Cut roast into thin slices and add salt and pepper to taste.

356

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 fat-trimmed lamb loin, boned, rolled, and tied (about 1 lb. boned; see notes), 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped shallots, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Spiced Lamb Loin With Grilled Ratatouille falls under the Vegetarian 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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Spiced Lamb Loin With Grilled Ratatouille

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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