How To Make Roast Leg of Lamb with Basil & Mint Pesto
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 leg of lamb (about 4 pounds)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a food processor, combine the basil, mint, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
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Spread the pesto mixture all over the leg of lamb, making sure to cover it completely.
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Place the leg of lamb in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare.
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Remove the leg of lamb from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
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Serve the roast leg of lamb with the remaining pesto sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 186mg
- Sodium : 1513mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 49g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 24g
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