Szechuan Pepper Baked Lamb Leg Recipe

Name: Szechuan Pepper Baked Lamb Leg
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 46 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 800 g butterflied lamb leg (1.75 lb); 10 g Szechuan peppercorns (2 tbsp); 5 g cumin seeds (1 tsp); 15 g garlic (3 cloves); 15 g fresh ginger (1 tbsp); 30 ml gluten-free tamari (2 tbsp); 15 ml dry sherry (1 tbsp); 15 ml toasted sesame oil (1 tbsp); 5 g Sichuan chili flakes (1 tsp); 4 g fine salt (1/2 tsp)

Prep: 15minCook: 31min4 servingsHard410 cal / servingChinese

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A delicious Szechuan Pepper Baked Lamb Leg packed with 43g of protein per serving and just 410 calories. This hard recipe is ready in 46 minutes and perfect for weight-loss.

Ingredients

400g protein of choice
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups vegetables
1 cup grain or base
3 cloves garlic
Seasoning to taste
Salt and pepper
Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 410 kcal

Protein: 42.9g

Fat: 23.2g

Carbs: 4.9g

Fiber: 1.3g

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