Spiced Lamb Breast
Spiced Lamb Breast is a flavorful, slow-cooked dish featuring the fatty, rib-section cut of lamb, generously seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika. It is a staple in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and North African cuisines, often roasted or braised until tender. The dish is celebrated for its rich, savory taste and is typically served with rice, flatbread, or roasted vegetables.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, providing essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12. A typical serving contains roughly 400-500 calories, depending on the preparation and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 5.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Selenium | 22 mcg |
| Potassium | 290 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 serving (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, spiced lamb breast is often associated with festive meals and communal gatherings in its regions of origin. Nutritionally, the cut is valued for its high iron content, which is more bioavailable from red meat than from plant sources.
