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Basil-stuffed Lamb Roast
Photo: Emiliano Vittoriosi

Basil-stuffed Lamb Roast

19 ingredients 15 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

674
Calories
44g
Protein
48g
Fat
17g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 15 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Rosemary 1 tsp dried (1.2g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Marjoram not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Peppermint not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup Chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup Chopped celery
  • 2 Cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 2 Beaten eggs
  • 10 oz Frozen chopped spinach Thawed
  • 1/4 cup Snipped parsley
  • 3 tbsp Fresh snipped basil
  • 1/4 tsp Dried marjoram, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 6 cup Plain croutons
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 5-7 pound legg of lamb Boned and butterflied
  • 1 tsp Dried rosemary, crushed
  • Sprigs of Fresh mint (opt)
  • Sprigs of fresh marjoram (opt)
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Directions

1

For stuffing, cook the chopped onion, chopped celery, and minced garlic in hot oil till tender but not brown.

2

In a medium mixing bowl stir together the eggs, spinach, parsley, basil, marjoram, and pepper; add onion mixture.

3

Stir in croutons and cheese.

4

Drizzle with water to moisten, tossing lightly.

5

Set aside if necessary, remove the fell (pinkish red paper-thin layer) from the surface of meat.

6

Pound meat to an even thickness.

7

Sprinkle with rosemary.

8

Spread the stuffing over the roast.

9

Roll up and tie meat securely.

10

Place roast, seam side down, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.

11

Insert a meat thermometer in the thickest potion of meat.

12

Roast, uncovered, in a 325°F oven for 1 ½ to 2 hours or till meat thermometer registers 150°F.

13

Let roast stand for 15 minutes before carving.

14

Remove strings.

15

If desired, garnish with sprigs of fresh mint and sprigs of fresh marjoram.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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