27 Lamb Recipes You’ll Love

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27 Lamb Recipes You’ll Love1/27 Pear and Pomegranate Lamb Tagine Test Kitchen Approved Pear and Pomegranate Lamb Tagine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pomegranate, pear and orange go together so well that I decided to use them to prepare a Middle Eastern-themed tagine with lamb. This tastes delicious served over couscous, polenta or cauliflower mashed with feta cheese. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1/2 lamb shank with 1 cup shallot mixture: 438 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 680mg

sodium, 52g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein

sodium, 52g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein. 2/27 Lehmejun (Armenian Pizza) Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lehmejun (Armenian Pizza) Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pizza-style recipe came from my friend Ruby’s mom, who is a crazy-good cook. I added my own flair and tweaked it by using flour tortillas instead of making a dough. —Tamar Yacoubian, Ketchum, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 filled tortilla: 371 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 464mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.

The flavor improves if you make the stew the day before you serve it

3/27 Lamb Stew 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Traditional Lamb Stew Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a delicious, nourishing and economical dish. The flavor improves if you make the stew the day before you serve it. —Margery Richmond, Fort Collins, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 360 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 721mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat. 4/27 Shredded Lamb Sliders Test

Everyone—right down to the last customer—thought they were delish

Kitchen Approved Shredded Lamb Sliders Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made about 1,500 of these easy, tasty sliders for the Great American Beer Fest. Everyone—right down to the last customer—thought they were delish. —Craig Kuczek, Aurora, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 339 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 459mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. 5/27 Irish Stew Pie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Irish Stew Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour

35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The only thing more comforting than a hearty bowl of Irish stew is having it baked into a pie! The flavors blend well with lamb, but you can use cuts of beef instead if you wish. —Nicolas Hortense, Perth, Australia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 731 calories, 40g fat (11g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 608mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 24g protein. 6/27 Lamb Pitas with Yogurt Sauce Test Kitchen Approved Lamb Pitas with Yogurt Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 35

Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The spiced lamb in these stuffed pita pockets goes perfectly with cool cucumber and yogurt. —Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 2 filled pita halves: 383 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 7/27 Rack of Lamb 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Perfect Rack of Lamb Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rack

of lamb is elegant

of lamb is elegant. It’s special. And it will have your guests thinking you went all out. They don’t have to know how simple rack of lamb really is to prepare. —Susan Nilsson, Sterling, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1/2 rack: 307 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein. 8/27 Santorini Lamb Sliders 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love lamb burgers, so I created a crowd-friendly slider version.

My recipe for pastitsio

The tzatziki sauce is best made a day or two in advance to allow the flavors to mingle. —Cristina Certano, Colorado Springs, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 228 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 531mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein. 9/27 Nikki’s Perfect Pastitsio 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother used to work so hard in the kitchen to make this classic Greek dish, and the results were always well worth her effort. My recipe for pastitsio

Some things were in short supply, but

is easier, a bit lighter and every bit as great as Mom’s.—Nikki Tsangaris, Westfield, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 332 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 718mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. 10/27 New Zealand Rosemary Lamb Shanks 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved New Zealand Rosemary Lamb Shanks Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was young, my family lived in New Zealand for two years after World War II. Some things were in short supply, but

one item that was always available was lamb shanks

one item that was always available was lamb shanks. Mother cooked them all the time with root vegetables, and to this day I love lamb! —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1/2 lamb shank with 1 cup vegetables: 350 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 668mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 11/27 Rosemary Roasted Lamb 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who knew so

few ingredients could result in such an elegant and savory entree?

few ingredients could result in such an elegant and savory entree? One bite will make this no-fuss main dish memorable. —Matthew Lawrence, Vashon, Washington Nutrition Facts: 5 ounce cooked lamb: 357 calories, 21g fat (6g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 629mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein. 12/27 Lamb and White Bean Chili 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Lamb and White Bean Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created a fresh take on chili using lamb and Moroccan seasoning with

a feta and almond garnish

a feta and almond garnish. It was so exciting and tasty to my husband and son, I made a second batch almost right away. If you like a spicier chili, add harissa paste or use medium salsa instead of mild. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 438 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 840mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 7g fiber), 28g protein. 13/27 Curried Lamb and Potatoes Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Loads of rich flavors and spices make this

a warming, inviting meal

a warming, inviting meal. It’s a great way to impress at a family get-together. —Subrina Goosch, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without rice): 337 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 935mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein. 14/27 Honey-Mint Lamb Skewers Test Kitchen Approved Honey-Mint Lamb Skewers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 dozen (2 cups dip) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My hearty lamb bites are delicious and convenient. Assemble them the day before, then pop them under the broiler when the party starts.

The sauce uses eight of my favorite herbs, but making it is a cinch

—Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer with 2-1/2 teaspoons dip: 105 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein. 15/27 Roast Rack of Lamb with Herb Sauce 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roast Rack of Lamb with Herb Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The sauce uses eight of my favorite herbs, but making it is a cinch. The aroma of the lamb while it roasts is amazing.

This dish is hearty and perfect for warming up on a chilly winter evening

—Mya Zeronis, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 16/27 New England Lamb Bake 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dish is hearty and perfect for warming up on a chilly winter evening. The aroma is almost as delightful as the dish itself. —Frank Grady, Fort Kent, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 356 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 631mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. 17/27 Favorite Meat Loaf

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