Beef / Pork

Lamb with Pomegranate, Pistachios and Yogurt is for Dinner.

Lamb with Pomegranate, Pistachios and Yogurt takes several minutes to prepare.

Lamb with Pomegranate, Pistachios and Yogurt takes several minutes to cook.

Lamb with Pomegranate, Pistachios and Yogurt makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Lamb with Pomegranate, Pistachios and Yogurt are:

2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 1/2 lb boneless leg of lamb, thinly sliced against the grain (I made a point to trim all the fat)
1 tsp paprika
4 garlic cloves
1 tbs red wine vinegar
4 tbs olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
Cooked rice (for serving)
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
2 tbs chopped pistachios
fresh oregano, mint, and/or cilantro leaves

Here is how you make Lamb with Pomegranate, Pistachios and Yogurt:

Toast cumin and coriander seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant about 1 minute. Let cool, then finely chop. Toss lamb with cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic, vinegar, and 2 tbs oil in a large bowl to coat; season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill 15 minutes. Whisk yogurt and 1 tbs water in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.Heat remaining 2 tbs oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook lamb, tossing occasionally, until browned about 5 minutes per batch; transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add onion to skillet and cook, stirring often until beginning to brown and soften, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and water is evaporated, about 3 minutes. Return lamb to skillet and toss to combine, Season with salt and pepper. Serve lamb over rice, topped with yogurt, pomegranate seeds, pistachios, and herbs. Serving Size: 4 servings Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ROCKETQUEEN467.

The nutritional information for Lamb with Pomegranate, Pistachios and Yogurt is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 624.4

• Total Fat: 28.3 g
• Cholesterol: 157.8 mg
• Sodium: 182.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 32.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
• Protein: 57.2 g