Description
One Pot Spiced Lamb and Rice is a delightful fusion of tender lamb and fluffy rice, infused with aromatic spices that transport your taste buds to the heart of Moroccan cuisine. This easy-to-make dish combines everyday ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal, perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With minimal cleanup required, it’s a hassle-free way to impress while enjoying bold flavors and comforting textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lamb (chops or ground)
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 cup peas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add lamb, season with salt and pepper, and brown evenly.
- Stir in the spices: cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika; cook for two minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in rice and broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Fold in carrots and peas; cover again for an additional five minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg