Yogurt Marinated Leg of Lamb - North Africa Recipe

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Yogurt Marinated Leg of Lamb - North Africa
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  1. Two days before you cook the lamb outside on the BBQ, make a 'butterfly cut' along the bone, or ask the butcher to do it!
  2. Place the butterfly-cut leg of lamb in a close fitting container, pour the lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with a little salt. Cover and chill for 24 hours.
  3. The next day, toast (dry-fry) the spices in a small pan over low heat for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring until you smell the heavy aroma. Grind as finely as possible in a food processor or spice mill, and place in a bowl.
  4. Add the yogurt and mix thoroughly to make the marinade.
  5. Remove the meat from the container and wipe any juices from the base. Spoon in half the marinade, then lay the lamb down onto this. Cover with the remaining marinade, ensuring that all the meat has marinade on it.
  6. Chill for a further 24 hours.
  7. Return to room temperature at least 2 hours before cooking.
  8. Light the BBQ an hour before cooking.
  9. Brush the marinade off the lamb, and discard it.
  10. Sprinkle the outside of the meat with a little seasoning (salt, pepper, new spices), and lay on the grill, seasoned side down, about 8 - 10 inches from the coals.
  11. Leave untouched to cook for 15 minutes.
  12. Season the upper surface of the lamb before turning. Cook this side for 15 minutes.
  13. Remove and set aside for 10 minutes, to seal in all the juices.
  14. Carve across the grain in thick slices.
  15. Serve with a warm chickpea salad or a couscous salad, and slices of cucumber, tomato and salad greens.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 627.97 Kcal (2629 kJ)
Calories from fat 382.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.46g 65%
Cholesterol 210.66mg 70%
Sodium 148.07mg 6%
Potassium 566.9mg 12%
Total Carbs 5.79g 2%
Sugars 4.15g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 3%
Protein 50.12g 100%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 18%
Iron 6mg 33%
Calcium 120.8mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 176.13 Kcal (737 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.91g 65%
Cholesterol 59.09mg 70%
Sodium 41.53mg 6%
Potassium 159mg 12%
Total Carbs 1.62g 2%
Sugars 1.16g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 3%
Protein 14.06g 100%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 18%
Iron 1.7mg 33%
Calcium 33.9mg 12%

* 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

  • 15.9
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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