Sheet Pan Quaternary-Spiced Lamb with Roasted Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Juicy lamb seasoned with a quaternary blend of spices, roasted alongside a medley of root vegetables for a hearty and aromatic meal. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, carrots, parsnips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces parsnips
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss 1 lb cubed lamb shoulder, 2 medium peeled and sliced carrots, and 2 medium peeled and sliced parsnips with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary until everything is evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the lamb and vegetable mixture on a large rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
3. Step 3: Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the lamb is browned and cooked through and the vegetables are tender and caramelized at the edges.
4. Step 4: Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.