Spiced Roast Leg Of Lamb Recipe

Name: Spiced Roast Leg Of Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs leg of lamb; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground annatto seed or 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 2 tablespoons sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 red peppers, cored seeded and sliced thick; 1 (14 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 7 tablespoons dry white wine; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; cooked white rice or prepared polenta, for serving

Servings: persons

4 lbs leg of lamb
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground annatto seed or 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 red peppers, cored seeded and sliced thick
1 (14 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
7 tablespoons dry white wine
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
cooked white rice or prepared polenta, for serving

1
Combine the garlic, cumin, annatto (or turmeric), paprika, and oregano in a bowl; stir in half the olive oil to form a paste.
2
Rub the paste all over the lamb, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
4
Place lamb in a roasting pan and surround with the peppers and black eyed peas.
5
Pour in the wine, drizzle with remaining oil, and season with salt.
6
Place in oven for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, depending on desired doneness.
7
Let lamb rest for 15 minutes before serving.
8
Serve with cooked rice or polenta.

1662

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs leg of lamb, 4 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons ground annatto seed or 2 teaspoons ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Spiced Roast Leg Of Lamb 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.

Spiced Roast Leg Of Lamb

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