Middle Eastern Spiced Lamb
Middle Eastern Spiced Lamb is a flavorful dish featuring tender cuts of lamb, typically marinated or cooked with a blend of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and sumac. It's a staple across the Levant, Arabian Peninsula, and North Africa, often served with rice, flatbreads, or salads.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, providing a rich source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins. A typical serving contains roughly 400-500 calories, depending on the cut of lamb and preparation method.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 34 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Zinc | 5.8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.4 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 7.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 240 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The spice blends used, such as Baharat or Ras el Hanout, are complex and vary by region, reflecting centuries of trade routes and cultural exchange. Nutritionally, lamb is one of the best dietary sources of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid studied for its potential health benefits.
