Basil-Stuffed Lamb Roast

Try this dish containing spinach and parmigiano-reggiano cheese, which is perfect for a special occasion.

120 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 90 minutes

162 calories per serving view nutrition facts

12 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

3/4	cups	onion	chopped
1/3	cup	celery	chopped
2	each	garlic cloves	minced
1/4	cup	olive oil
2	large	eggs	beaten
10	ounces	spinach	frozen, chopped, thawed
1/4	cup	parsley leaves	fresh, snipped
3	tablespoons	basil	fresh, snipped
1/4	teaspoon	marjoram	dried, crushed
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper
6	cups	croutons	plain
1/2	cup	water
1/4	cup	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	grated
5-7	pounds	lamb, leg whole	boned and butterflied
1	teaspoon	rosemary leaves	dried, crushed (optional)
1	x	mint	fresh (optional)
1	x	marjoram	fresh (optional)

Directions

For stuffing, cook the chopped onion, chopped celery, and minced garlic in hot oil till tender but not brown. In a medium mixing bowl stir together the eggs, spinach, parsley, basil, marjoram, and pepper; add onion mixture. Stir in croutons and cheese. Drizzle with water to moisten, tossing lightly. Set aside.

If necessary, remove the fell (pinkish red paper-thin layer) from the surface of meat. Pound meat to an even thickness. Sprinkle with rosemary.

Spread the stuffing over the roast. Roll up and tie meat securely. Place roast, seam side down, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert a meat thermometer in the thickest potion of meat. Roast, uncovered, in a 325 F oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or till meat thermometer registers 150 F.

Let roast stand for 15 minutes before carving. Remove strings. If desired, garnish with sprigs of fresh mint and sprigs of fresh marjoram.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 64g

Amount per Serving

Calories 162 54% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.0g	15%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	12%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 38mg	13%
Sodium 298mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 15.0g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	6%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 4.0g	9%