One Pot Spiced Lamb and Rice
One Pot Spiced Lamb and Rice is a flavor-packed dish that elevates your weeknight meals. With succulent lamb, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice all cooked together in one pot, this recipe is not only easy to make but also delivers restaurant-quality results at home. Perfect for busy evenings or special occasions, it promises to impress your family and guests alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lamb chops (bone-in)
- 1 cup long-grain rice (Basmati or Jasmine)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear lamb in olive oil over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onions and minced garlic for about 3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon; cook for another minute to toast the spices.
- Add rice, mixing until coated with spices. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Nestle lamb back into the pot, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until rice is fluffy and absorbs flavors.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, top with toasted pine nuts and fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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