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Leg of Lamb with Spicy Harissa

Leg of Lamb with Spicy Harissa
Leg of Lamb with Spicy Harissa might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 188 calories, 19g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up pepper, coriander seeds, kosher salt, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the caraway seeds you could follow this main course with the Caraway Scones as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 diet.

Instructions

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To prepare harissa, place the first 4 ingredients in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground.
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Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Add 1 tablespoon garlic and spice mixture; cook 1 minute or until garlic is golden and spices are fragrant, stirring frequently.
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Add tomatoes, mint, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour or until mixture thickens to a paste, stirring occasionally.
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Remove from heat; chill until ready to use.
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Preheat oven to 37
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To prepare lamb, combine molasses, ginger, 1 tablespoon garlic, and shallots. Unroll lamb; sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper over both sides.
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Spread half of molasses mixture on top of lamb. Reroll lamb; secure at 1-inch intervals with twine.
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Place on a broiler pan; rub remaining pomegranate mixture over outside of lamb.
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Bake at 375 for 50 minutes or until a thermometer registers 12
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Place roast on a platter; let stand 15 minutes.
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Serve with harissa.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score19
Dairy FreeGluten Free
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