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Mediterranean Roasted Leg of Lamb
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28 INGREDIENTS • 14 STEPS • 2HRS 30MINS

Mediterranean Roasted Leg of Lamb

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A boneless leg of lamb is crusted with Mediterranean herbs and roasted in the oven. The result is a delicious meal that is impressive and surprisingly easy to make.
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Joseph Kalouch
"I started Caravan Foods out of the frustration of not having Lebanese food in Shanghai. With the help of old family recipes and creativity. "
A boneless leg of lamb is crusted with Mediterranean herbs and roasted in the oven. The result is a delicious meal that is impressive and surprisingly easy to make.
2HRS 30MINS
Total Time
$17.24
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Boneless Leg of Lamb
1
Boneless Leg of Lamb
Garlic
4 cloves
Garlic, halved
Fresh Thyme
7 sprigs
Salt
to taste
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
as needed
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Butter
1/4 cup
Red Wine
3 cups
Red Wine
Carrot
1/3 cup
Chopped Carrot
or Chopped Carrots, Celery, and Onions
Celery
1/3 cup
Chopped Celery
Onion
1/3 cup
Chopped Onion
Ground Nutmeg
1 tsp
Ground Nutmeg
Spinach Leaves
to taste
Spinach Leaves
Red Onion
1
Large Red Onion
Dried Mint
2 Tbsp
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Lemon
1
Lemon, freshly squeezed
2 Tbsp juice per 4 servings
Walnut
1/2 cup
Walnut
Feta Cheese
1/2 cup
Feta Cheese
Orange
1/2 cup
Unripe Orange
Mushroom
to taste
Mushrooms
Water
1/2 cup
Water
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
1879
Fat
90.7 g
Protein
203.3 g
Carbs
32.9 g
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Joseph Kalouch
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step 1
Thinly slice the Garlic (4 cloves). Julienne the Red Onion (1). Chop the Fresh Parsley (1 Tbsp). Crush the Walnut (1/2 cup). Crumble the Feta Cheese (1/2 cup). Peel and dice the Orange (1/2 cup).
step 1 Thinly slice the Garlic (4 cloves). Julienne the Red Onion (1). Chop the Fresh Parsley (1 Tbsp). Crush the Walnut (1/2 cup). Crumble the Feta Cheese (1/2 cup). Peel and dice the Orange (1/2 cup).
step 2
Make 1-inch deep cuts on the inside of the Boneless Leg of Lamb (1). Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp). Place Fresh Rosemary (5 sprigs) and Fresh Thyme (5 sprigs) in the cuts you just made.
step 2 Make 1-inch deep cuts on the inside of the Boneless Leg of Lamb (1). Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp). Place Fresh Rosemary (5 sprigs) and Fresh Thyme (5 sprigs) in the cuts you just made.
step 3
Line the thinly sliced garlic on top of the herbs. Re-season with salt and pepper, and brush all over with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (as needed).
step 3 Line the thinly sliced garlic on top of the herbs. Re-season with salt and pepper, and brush all over with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (as needed).
step 4
Flip and roll the leg back together by tucking it into its original shape.
step 4 Flip and roll the leg back together by tucking it into its original shape.
step 5
Using butcher's twine, tie it in several places, about 1 to 2 inches apart. Brush with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (as needed) and season with salt and pepper.
step 5 Using butcher's twine, tie it in several places, about 1 to 2 inches apart. Brush with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (as needed) and season with salt and pepper.
step 6
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F). Place it in a pan with Mushrooms (to taste) and Brussels Sprouts (to taste). Mix Water (1/2 cup) with Red Wine (1 cup), and then pour it on the side of the leg of lamb.
step 6 Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F). Place it in a pan with Mushrooms (to taste) and Brussels Sprouts (to taste). Mix Water (1/2 cup) with Red Wine (1 cup), and then pour it on the side of the leg of lamb.
step 7
Place the pan in the oven for 1.5 hours.
step 8
Transfer to a cutting board, and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, strain the pan au jus and set aside.
step 8 Transfer to a cutting board, and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, strain the pan au jus and set aside.
step 9
Melt Butter (1/4 cup) in a pan, then add Carrot (1/3 cup), Celery (1/3 cup), and Onion (1/3 cup) and sauté. Add the All-Purpose Flour (1/2 cup), and stir. Make sure you cook the flour for at least 1 minute on low heat to cook off the flour flavor.
step 9 Melt Butter (1/4 cup) in a pan, then add Carrot (1/3 cup), Celery (1/3 cup), and Onion (1/3 cup) and sauté. Add the All-Purpose Flour (1/2 cup), and stir. Make sure you cook the flour for at least 1 minute on low heat to cook off the flour flavor.
step 10
After you get a nice golden color, add Red Wine (2 cups). Lower the heat, and reduce the wine, about 7 minutes. Add pan au jus to the pan. Stir well, and add Fresh Thyme (2 sprigs). Bay Leaf (1), Ground Nutmeg (1 tsp), and Ground Allspice (1/2 tsp).
step 10 After you get a nice golden color, add Red Wine (2 cups). Lower the heat, and reduce the wine, about 7 minutes. Add pan au jus to the pan. Stir well, and add Fresh Thyme (2 sprigs). Bay Leaf (1), Ground Nutmeg (1 tsp), and Ground Allspice (1/2 tsp).
step 11
Make sure to stir regularly so nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan. Simmer the sauce for around 10 minutes, or until it reaches the desired consistency. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
step 11 Make sure to stir regularly so nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan. Simmer the sauce for around 10 minutes, or until it reaches the desired consistency. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
step 12
Slice the 1/2 of the red onions. Cut supremes from the orange.
step 13
Mix together the Spinach Leaves (to taste), red onion, parsley, Dried Mint (2 Tbsp), Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), juice from Lemon (1), walnuts, feta cheese, orange supremes, Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) to form a salad.
step 13 Mix together the Spinach Leaves (to taste), red onion, parsley, Dried Mint (2 Tbsp), Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), juice from Lemon (1), walnuts, feta cheese, orange supremes, Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) to form a salad.
step 14
Slice the roasted leg of lamb into thin slices. Plate the dish by laying the slice on top of the salad, and spooning some of the sauce on top. Serve with roasted mushrooms and Brussels sprouts on the side.
step 14 Slice the roasted leg of lamb into thin slices. Plate the dish by laying the slice on top of the salad, and spooning some of the sauce on top. Serve with roasted mushrooms and Brussels sprouts on the side.
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Christmas
Shellfish-Free
Lamb
Mediterranean
Thanksgiving
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