Spiced Lamb Stuffed with Apricots and Walnuts

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This lamb starts with a sweet and spicy rub of Sephardic tradition, and the mixture of walnuts apricots is similar to another Passover dish, charoset.

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Spiced Lamb Stuffed with Apricots and Walnuts

By Gluten Free & More
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Chill Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
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Ingredients 

  • 1 3-4 pound boneless leg of lamb, pounded to even thickness

For the spice rub:

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

For the filling:

  • cups dried apricots
  • ¾ cup walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup loosely packed fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon  extra-virgin olive oil
  • Chopped cilantro or parsley,  for garnish

Instructions 

  • Place the lamb in a large casserole dish. Whisk together all of the spice rub ingredients and rub evenly over both sides of the lamb. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a food processor, pulse together the apricots, walnuts, and cinnamon until the mixture is finely ground. Add the mint and pulse until it is finely chopped and the mixture forms a paste.
  • Remove the lamb from the refrigerator and uncover. Lay it out on a work surface (such as a large, rimmed baking sheet) with the fattier side facing down. Spread the filling mixture evenly over the lamb. Roll it up tightly and secure with kitchen twine.
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the lamb and cook for about 8 minutes, turning halfway through to sear both sides. Remove from heat and transfer to the preheated oven. Roast for 1½ -2 hours, until a meat thermometer registers 145°F (rare) or 160°F (medium).
  • Remove from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Tent with foil and let rest for 20 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro or parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 780mgPotassium: 451mgFiber: 4gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 1240IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1.8mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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