Moroccan-Spiced Leg of Lamb Recipe

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Moroccan-Spiced Leg of Lamb
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Directions:

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. Unroll roast; trim fat. Rub ginger mixture into folds and over surface of roast. Place roast in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 12 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally. Remove roast from bag; set aside.
  3. Preheat oven to 325°.
  4. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add roast, browning on all sides. Add onion, wine, garlic, and broth, and bring to a simmer. Insert meat thermometer into the thickest portion of roast. Cover and bake at 325° for 50 minutes or until thermometer reaches 145° (medium-rare), basting occasionally. Remove from pan; set aside, and keep warm.
  5. Strain cooking liquid through a sieve into a bowl, and discard solids. Return cooking liquid to pan. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes or until reduced to 2 cups. Combine flour and water in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add flour mixture to cooking liquid in pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until slightly thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in Spiced Pear Butter; serve sauce with lamb.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 170.59 Kcal (714 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.29g 17%
Cholesterol 40.13mg 13%
Sodium 325.11mg 14%
Potassium 59.5mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.16g 1%
Sugars 0.94g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 3%
Protein 10.57g 21%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 25.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.93 Kcal (711 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.24g 17%
Cholesterol 39.98mg 13%
Sodium 323.85mg 14%
Potassium 59.27mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.14g 1%
Sugars 0.93g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 3%
Protein 10.53g 21%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 25.1mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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