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Moroccan-style shoulder of lamb recipe

Moroccan-style shoulder of lamb recipe

14 ratings

The classic Middle Eastern spice blend, ras el hanout is used in this one-pot roast. It contains a mix of a wide variety of spices including ginger, coriander and paprika and has a unique floral aroma (it contains rose petals) and a peppery kick. Recipes to try later in the week with the leftover lamb include a lemony tagine, a quick pasta supper and a really simple biryani. See method

  • Serves 4
  • 15mins to prepare and 1hr 40mins to cook plus 20-25mins resting
  • 1155 calories / serving
  • Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 1.5kg bone-in shoulder of lamb
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp ras el hanout paste
  • 1 bulb garlic, halved
  • 1kg white potatoes, peeled and halved
  • 400g tin chickpeas, drained
  • 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
  • 3cm fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 250ml lamb stock
  • 100g baby spinach leaves
If you don't have chickpeas, you can use any tinned bean in water

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    4845kj
    1155kcal     58%

  • Fat

    55g 79%

  • Saturates

    22g 110%

  • Sugars

    9g 10%

  • Salt

    2.8g 47%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 66.3g Protein 104.7g Fibre 13.2g

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180°C, fan 160°C. Using a sharp knife, make several 2.5cm deep cuts in the lamb, rub with the oil and spread with the Moroccan spices. Place in a large roasting tin and add the halved garlic bulb. Cover tightly with foil and roast for 40 mins. Remove the foil and very carefully drain off the fat. Add the potatoes, chickpeas, chopped tomatoes, ginger and lamb stock to the roasting tin. Stir to combine, cover with the foil and return to the oven for 30 mins.
  2. Remove the foil and return to the oven for a final 30 mins. When the lamb is ready, remove it from the oven and place on a warm plate, cover loosely with foil and allow it to rest for 20-25 mins. Cover the vegetables with foil to keep warm. To serve, place the vegetables and sauce in a serving dish, pull the meat apart with tongs and arrange over the vegetables. Set aside the leftover meat until cool. Wrap in foil or place in a lidded airtight plastic box and store in the fridge. Use within 2 days.

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As part of a healthy balanced diet, we recommend this recipe for a special occasion or treat.

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