Pomegranate Glazed Roast Lamb

Family Lamb Roast with Pomegranate

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Serves

5 - 6

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

5 hrs

Here's a wondrous twist on a classic lamb roast - the pomegranate adds a world of flavour! This is a great and unique way to make that lamb go as far as possible.

This recipe republished with the permission of MenuAid

This beautiful vege tart is an easy and delicious addition to any menu. With the gorgeous pastry, a rich cheesy base and beautiful combo of flavours, you'll be fighting over the crumbs! This recipe republished with the permission of MenuAid: https://app.menuaid.co.nz/recipe/roasted-carrot-and-parsnip-tart

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Ingredients

  • 1 Quality Mark lamb leg

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 3cm fresh ginger

    grated
  • 1 tsp ground coriander

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 lemon

    grated zest
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

  • 5 Tbsp pomegranate molasses

  • 1 pomegranate i

  • 1 handful fresh mint

Method

1

Remove the lamb from its packaging and place in a roasting dish.

2

Sprinkle with the spices, garlic, lemon zest and olive oil along with salt and pepper.

3

Rub to coat the meat.

4

Set aside for an hour or so to bring the meat to room temperature.

5

Heat the oven to 140°C.

6

Cook the lamb in the oven for 4 hours.

7

Drizzle evenly with the pomegranate molasses and then cook for a further 20 minutes.

8

Serve garnished with pomegranate seeds and mint leaves.

Nutrition Information per Serving (235g)

This nutrition analysis is based on 6 serves.

Energy
1497kJ (358 kcal)
Protein
35.2g
Total Fat
15.6g
Saturated Fat
4.9g
Carbohydrate
17.3g
Dietary Fibre
2.9g
Sodium
91.5mg
Iron
5.0mg
Zinc
6.8mg
Vitamin B12
1.2µg