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Cumin-and-Coffee Roasted Leg of Lamb

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Sensational flavor from only six ingredients. Serve with Israeli couscous, which is larger and chewier than the more common variety.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon (packed) dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
e teaspoon ground cloves
1 (3 3/4-pound) boneless leg of lamb, well-trimmed, butterflied

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 475°F. Stir yogurt, cumin, brown sugar, espresso powder, and cloves in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Place lamb, fat side up, on rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Spread 1/3 of yogurt mixture evenly over. Turn lamb over. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Spread evenly with remaining yogurt mixture.

    Step 2

    Roast lamb until thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 130°F for medium-rare, about 25 minutes. Transfer to platter. Let rest 10 minutes. Slice thinly and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

One serving contains the following: 483.65 Calories (kcal)
62.2 % Calories from Fat
33.45 g Fat
14.23 g Saturated Fat
155.60 mg Cholesterol
155.60 g Carbohydrates
0.28 g Dietary Fiber
2.73 g Total Sugars
2.83 g Net Carbs
39.71 g Protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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