Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Lamb with Carrots and Cauliflower Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

A fragrant slow-cooked lamb dish seasoned with Moroccan spices, paired with tender carrots and fluffy cauliflower rice, perfect for a Whole30 dinner. This Middle Eastern-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 500 minutes, pairs lamb shoulder, carrots, cauliflower head for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 460 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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

• 2 lbs, cut into large chunks lamb shoulder
• 4 medium, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces carrots
• 1 medium, riced cauliflower head
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp paprika
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 1 cup, unsalted chicken broth
• 1 1/2 tsp, divided sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh parsley
• for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice mix evenly over 2 lbs lamb shoulder chunks.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear lamb pieces for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Transfer lamb to slow cooker.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 diced large yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Add to slow cooker.
4. Step 4: Add 4 large carrot pieces and 1 cup unsalted chicken broth to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours until lamb is tender.
5. Step 5: About 15 minutes before serving, heat a large pan over medium heat. Add 1 medium riced cauliflower and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until cauliflower is tender and slightly toasted.
6. Step 6: Serve lamb and carrots over cauliflower rice, garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges for squeezing.