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Lamb Stir-Fry with Pomegranate and Yogurt

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Lamb Stir-Fry with Pomegranate and YogurtChristina Holmes

Affordable leg of lamb is a great way to break out of the usual beef-chicken-pork rut, especially when used in a quick-cooking but complex-tasting dish like this.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    35 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 1/2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, thinly sliced against the grain
1 teaspoon paprika
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2" wedges
Cooked rice (for serving)
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
Fresh oregano, mint, and/or cilantro leaves (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    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 tablespoons oil in a large bowl to coat; season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    Whisk yogurt and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Heat remaining 2 tablespoons 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.

    Step 4

    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.

    Step 5

    Serve lamb over rice, topped with yogurt, pomegranate seeds, pistachios, and herbs.

    Step 6

    DO AHEAD: Lamb can be marinated 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 420 calories
26 g fat
2 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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