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Herb stuffed butterflied leg of lamb

A herby delicious lamb recipe

6 - 8

Serves

30 mins

Prep Time

1 hr

Cook Time

Kathy Paterson

Recipe author

Kathy Paterson

Cooking lamb is a favourite with many Kiwi families at Christmas time. This recipe has been tried and tested and believe us, it's perfect for the festive season. The lamb is meltingly tender and the herb stuffing adds bursts of flavour not to mention beautiful colour to the dish. But the best part? It's quick, which means more time to spend with family and friends.

Cooking lamb is a favourite with many Kiwi families at Christmas time. This recipe has been tried and tested and believe us, it's perfect for the festive season. The lamb is meltingly tender and the herb stuffing adds bursts of flavour not to mention beautiful colour to the dish. But the best part? It's quick, which means more time to spend with family and friends.

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Ingredients

Lamb

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1.5kg Quality Mark lamb leg

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butterflied

Green herb paste

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2 spring onions

finely chopped

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2 Tbsp, chopped parsley

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2 Tbsp fresh coriander

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1 Tbsp chives

chopped

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1 tsp chopped oregano

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2 garlic cloves

crushed

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3 Tbsp lemon juice

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¼ tsp ground cumin

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3-4 Tbsp olive oil

Beetroots and dressing

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3 bunches (about 15) baby beetroot

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2 Tbsp cider vinegar

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1 Tbsp maple syrup

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¼ cup olive oil

To serve

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8 shallots

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8 potatoes

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a bunch green bean

Method

To make paste

To make lamb

To make beetroots

To serve

1

Preheat the oven to 220°C conventional bake.

2

Place all the ingredients, except the oil in a food processor and mix for 30 seconds.

3

Drizzle in the oil until it forms a paste.

4

Season and set aside.

Nutrition Information per Serving (405g)

All beef and lamb cuts are naturally low in sodium, and only half the fat in lean cuts are saturated, making lean cuts an important part of a heart healthy diet. This nutrition analysis is based on 8 serves.

Energy

2150kJ (514 kcal)

Protein

44.0g

Total Fat

26.3g

Saturated Fat

7.6g

Carbs

23.1g

Dietary Fibre

4.4g

Sodium

138mg

Iron

4.3mg

Zinc

6.4mg

Vitamin B12

3.1µg