Middle Eastern Slow-Cooked Leg of Lamb with Rice Pilaf

"Middle Eastern leg of lamb recipe using a crockpot that requires marinating the lamb for 4 hours before cooking"

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10/24/2025

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Tender leg of lamb marinated in aromatic spices and slow-cooked to perfection, served with fragrant Middle Eastern rice pilaf featuring toasted nuts and warm spices.

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Name: Middle Eastern Slow-Cooked Leg of Lamb with Rice Pilaf
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 (4-5 lb) leg of lamb, bone-in; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Juice of 1 lemon; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 large onion, sliced; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); Optional: 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped; 1 1/2 cups basmati rice; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 1/4 cups chicken broth; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds; 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter; Salt to taste

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