Moroccan leg of lamb with spiced cauliflower

Prep
40m
Cook
1h 45m
serves
4
Moroccan leg of lamb with spiced cauliflower
Moroccan leg of lamb with spiced cauliflower
Lamb leg is given a Moroccan twist in this delicious Sunday roast idea.

Ingredients (11)

  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Finely grated zest & juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbs ras el hanout or other Moroccan spice blend
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil
  • 1.6kg easy-carve lamb leg
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 cauliflower, cut into 2cm-thick florets
  • 2 tbs plain flour
  • 2 cups (500ml) veal or chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup (20g) toasted flaked almonds
  • Coriander leaves, to serve

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Method

  • 1.
    Combine garlic, lemon zest, 3 tsp ras el hanout and 2 tbs olive oil, then rub over the lamb. Season with salt, then set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • 2.
    Preheat the oven to 220C.
  • 3.
    Place onion in a roasting pan and top with the lamb. Roast for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 180°C and roast for a further 20 minutes.
  • 4.
    Toss the cauliflower with half the lemon juice, remaining 2 tbs oil and remaining 1 tsp ras el hanout. Add to the roasting pan around the lamb, then roast for a further 35-40 minutes until tender. Transfer the lamb and cauliflower to a platter, then rest, loosely covered with foil, for 10 minutes.
  • 5.
    Meanwhile, place roasting pan over medium heat, add the flour and cook, scraping the bottom of the pan, for 2 minutes. Add the stock and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  • 6.
    Add remaining lemon juice and season, then strain into a jug.
  • 7.
    Scatter almonds and coriander over the lamb and cauliflower, then serve with the gravy.
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