Baked lamb with chickpeas and spinach

Baked lamb with chickpeas and spinach is a culinary delight that intertwines rich, tender lamb with the hearty goodness of chickpeas and the freshness of spinach. This dish, rooted in culinary tradition, offers a wholesome and flavorsome dining experience that’s both nutritious and tantalizing to the palate.

Ingredients for Baked lamb with chickpeas and spinach

• Lamb cuts: 1 lb (450g)
• Chickpeas: 1 cup (240 ml), soaked overnight
• Fresh spinach: 2 cups (480 ml), thoroughly washed
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp (30 ml)
• Salt: 1 tsp (5 ml)
• Black pepper: 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml)
• Garlic cloves: 3, minced
• Fresh rosemary: 1 tbsp (15 ml), chopped
• Fresh thyme: 1 tsp (5 ml), chopped
• Red chili flakes: a pinch (optional)

Time

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 1 hour 15 minutes

Serves

This recipe caters to 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 340 kcal
• Protein: 26g
• Fat: 20g (Saturated: 6g)
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sodium: 500mg

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine lamb, chickpeas, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and chili flakes.
3. Transfer this mixture to a baking dish.
4. Spread the spinach leaves over the top of the lamb and chickpeas.
5. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
6. Place in the oven and bake for approximately 1 hour.
7. After an hour, remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes or until the lamb is tender and thoroughly cooked.
8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Tips

1. For an even richer flavor, consider marinating the lamb in spices and olive oil overnight.
2. If fresh herbs aren’t available, dried herbs can be substituted but reduce the quantity by half.
3. Always choose fresh spinach over frozen for better texture and flavor.
4. For an extra kick, consider adding a squeeze of lemon before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Baked lamb with chickpeas and spinach is best served hot.
• Pair with a side of roasted vegetables or a light cucumber salad.
• For a complete meal, consider serving with brown rice or quinoa.
• A dollop of yogurt on the side can also complement the flavors beautifully.

When it comes to comfort food, Baked lamb with chickpeas and spinach holds its own. It’s not just the tender lamb or the robust chickpeas; it’s the melding of flavors, the layers of texture, and the aromatic herbs that make this dish stand out. Whether it’s a dinner with loved ones or a meal prep for the week ahead, Baked lamb with chickpeas and spinach is sure to be a hit. Why? Because it’s not just food; it’s an experience. And for those who dive into this adventure, the culinary journey is as rewarding as the destination. At AH7, we believe in delivering not just recipes but memories, one plate at a time. So, the next time you’re in the mood for something hearty, you know what to make. Happy cooking!

BAKED LAMB WITH CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH

Baked lamb with chickpeas and spinach is a culinary delight that intertwines rich, tender lamb with the hearty goodness of chickpeas and the freshness of spinach. This dish, rooted in culinary tradition, offers a wholesome and flavorsome dining experience that’s both nutritious and tantalizing to the palate.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

BAKED LAMB WITH CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH

Amount per Serving

Calories

340

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

20

g

31

%

Saturated Fat

 

6

g

38

%

Sodium

 

500

mg

22

%

Carbohydrates

 

18

g

6

%

Fiber

 

6

g

25

%

Protein

 

26

g

52

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• Lamb cuts: 1 lb 450g
• Chickpeas: 1 cup 240 ml, soaked overnight
• Fresh spinach: 2 cups 480 ml, thoroughly washed
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp 30 ml
• Salt: 1 tsp 5 ml
• Black pepper: 1/2 tsp 2.5 ml
• Garlic cloves: 3 minced
• Fresh rosemary: 1 tbsp 15 ml, chopped
• Fresh thyme: 1 tsp 5 ml, chopped
• Red chili flakes: a pinch optional

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a large mixing bowl, combine lamb, chickpeas, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and chili flakes.
• Transfer this mixture to a baking dish.
• Spread the spinach leaves over the top of the lamb and chickpeas.
• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Place in the oven and bake for approximately 1 hour.
• After an hour, remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes or until the lamb is tender and thoroughly cooked.
• Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

TIPS

1. For an even richer flavor, consider marinating the lamb in spices and olive oil overnight.
2. If fresh herbs aren’t available, dried herbs can be substituted but reduce the quantity by half.
3. Always choose fresh spinach over frozen for better texture and flavor.
4. For an extra kick, consider adding a squeeze of lemon before serving.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Baked lamb with chickpeas and spinach is best served hot.
• Pair with a side of roasted vegetables or a light cucumber salad.
• For a complete meal, consider serving with brown rice or quinoa.
• A dollop of yogurt on the side can also complement the flavors beautifully.