Spiced Roast Leg of Lamb Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 lbs leg of lamb
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground annatto seed
2 tbsp sweet paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
3 tbsp olive oil
3 red peppers, cored seeded and sliced thick
1 (14 oz) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
7 tbsp dry white wine
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
cooked white rice or prepared polenta , for serving

Directions:

Combine the garlic, cumin, annatto (or turmeric), paprika, and oregano in a bowl; stir in half the olive oil to form a paste.
Rub the paste all over the lamb, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place lamb in a roasting pan and surround with the peppers and black eyed peas.
Pour in the wine, drizzle with remaining oil, and season with salt.
Place in oven for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, depending on desired doneness.
Let lamb rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Serve with cooked rice or polenta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	457.15 Kcal (1914 kJ)
Calories from fat	284.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.66g	49%
Cholesterol	137.89mg	46%
Sodium	76.03mg	3%
Potassium	406.51mg	9%
Total Carbs	3.74g	1%
Sugars	1.69g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	5%
Protein	33.33g	67%
Vitamin C	46.1mg	77%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	26.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	191.82 Kcal (803 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.28g	49%
Cholesterol	57.86mg	46%
Sodium	31.9mg	3%
Potassium	170.58mg	9%
Total Carbs	1.57g	1%
Sugars	0.71g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.54g	5%
Protein	13.98g	67%
Vitamin C	19.3mg	77%
Iron	1.7mg	23%
Calcium	11.2mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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