Description
A delicious Lamb Shoulder Mint Gremolata Whipped Labneh Bowl that combines tender lamb with fresh herbs and creamy labneh.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lamb shoulder, boneless and cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup labneh (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. In a large oven-safe pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the lamb chunks with salt, pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika. Sear the lamb in the pot until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the lamb and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return the lamb to the pot, cover with a lid, and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the lamb is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- While the lamb is cooking, prepare the whipped labneh. In a mixing bowl, combine the labneh and lemon juice. Whip with a whisk or an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- For the gremolata, mix the chopped mint, parsley, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Once the lamb is done cooking, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Shred the lamb into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- To assemble the bowl, start with a generous scoop of whipped labneh at the bottom. Top with shredded lamb, and sprinkle with gremolata and chopped pistachios.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the lamb seasoning.
- You can substitute the lamb shoulder with beef chuck for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 to 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: varies
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: varies
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: varies