Moroccan Spiced Lamb Chops and Rice

Name: Moroccan Spiced Lamb Chops and Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Moroccan, African
Ingredients: 2 lamb chops; 2 tbsp cumin; 1 tbsp nutmeg; 1 tbsp salt; 1/2 tbsp pepper; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1/2 white onion, diced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup white rice; 3 dates, diced; 1 tbsp fig butter

5 steps

Prep:5minCook:15min

It sounds more complicated than it is, I promise! Under 30 minutes - and sooo good.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:32:56 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories651.5 kcal (33%)

Total Fat28.5 g (41%)

Carbs79 g (30%)

Sugars30.2 g (34%)

Protein23.2 g (46%)

Sodium3576.7 mg (179%)

Fiber6 g (21%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

For the lamb

2lamb chops

2 Tbspcumin

1 Tbspnutmeg

1 Tbspsalt

½ Tbsppepper

For the rice

1 Tbspminced garlic

0.5white onion

1 Tbspolive oil

Instructions

Step 1

In an instant pot or rice cooker, add the olive oil, garlic, and white onions. Cook for 5 minutes.

Step 2

While the onions are cooking, season the lamb chops with the dry rub and let it sit for 5 minutes

Step 3

Add in the rice into the instant pot with dates, fig jam, and water and cook until the rice is ready

Step 4

While the rice is cooking, you’re going to prepare your lamb on an oiled pan over medium high heat. Cook on the first side for 4-6 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4-6 minutes (or until internal temperature reaches 145°F).

Step 5

Serve immediately!