Leg of Lamb with Harissa Yogurt Crust
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A bone-in leg of lamb is roasted with a harissa yogurt crust infused with garlic, lemon, cumin, and caraway seed. The spiced crust creates a flavorful exterior while the meat inside remains juicy and tender. This impressive roast is ideal for a special dinner.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 5 1/2 – 6 1/2 lb leg of lamb, bone-in.
- 10-12 fat garlic cloves
- 2 shallots, quartered
- 3-4 tablespoons Harissa Paste
- 2 tablespoons preserved lemons(or 1 tablespoon lemon zest)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (or one tablespoon dried)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup thick whole milk Greek yogurt, plain
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 180M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
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- Prep
- 1h
- Cook
- 2h
- Sodium
- 845mg
- Total sugar
- 2g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1298mg
- Calcium
- 70mg
- Iron
- 7mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 60M
- SODIUM
- 845MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.