Moroccan Leg of Lamb with Roasted Pepper Aioli
Moroccan Leg of Lamb with Roasted Pepper Aioli
Servings
Prep Time
10-12
ppl
30
mins
Cook Time
90
mins
Servings
Prep Time
10-12
ppl
30
mins
Cook Time
90
mins
Ingredients
Moroccan Spice Blend
1
T
allspice
1
tsp
finely ground black pepper
1 ½
tsp
fennel seeds
1
tsp
cumin
1
tsp
coriander
1
tsp
cinnamon
¼
tsp
ground cloves
Roasted Pepper Aioli
½
C
walnuts
1
C
avocado oil mayo
3
garlic cloves
2
roasted red bell peppers
1
small red chili
1
T
coconut sugar
1
lemon
juiced
salt and pepper
Gremolata
5
cloves garlic
1
bunch of parsley, cilantro or mint
Or a combo of all three
4
TBS.
extra virgin olive oil
2
tsp
salt and pepper
Leg of Lamb
1
Leg of Lamb
boneless
Moroccan spice blend
salt and pepper
Instructions
For the spice blend: Grind fennel seeds in coffee grinder or with a mortar and pestle until finely ground. Add in other spices and blend well.
For the Roasted Pepper Aioli: Put all ingredients in food processor and process until smooth. Can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
For the Gremolata: Mince garlic, chop herbs and then mix with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Leg of Lamb
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Put lamb in roasting pan and open up until flat.
Salt & Pepper the inside
Layer the gremolata over the entire inside of the leg of lamb.
Roll lamb tightly and tie in 3 places.
Rub the outside of lamb with salt and Moroccan Spice Blend.
Put seam side down and put in the oven.
Roast lamb for about 1 ½ hours or until instant read thermometer registers 140 degrees.
Cover lamb with foil and let rest for 15 minutes.
Cut lamb against the grain and serve alongside the Roasted Red Pepper Aioli.