Roast lamb with mint pesto

Everyone will love digging into this traditional, seasoned lamb leg roast recipe with delicious mint pesto. Serve with some vegetarian side dishes, simply steamed vegetables or a salad.

It’s perfect for a family get-together or celebration over Easter, as this slow roast leg of lamb recipe serves 6. Or enjoy the leftovers the next day on a sandwich or homemade pizza.

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Roast Lamb With Mint Pesto

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Main Dish

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Ingredients

• 1500 grams lamb leg roast
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• 2 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• salt
• Pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 red onion
• 1/2 cup mint leaves
• 2 tbsp slivered almonds
• 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Course Main Dish Servings Ingredients 1500 grams lamb leg roast 1 tsp lemon zest 1 clove garlic crushed 2 tsp dried thyme leaves 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil salt Pepper 1 cup water 1 red onion 1/2 cup mint leaves 2 tbsp slivered almonds 1 tbsp grated Parmesan 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 190C.
2. Combine lemon zest, garlic, thyme and 1 tablespoon of the oil and rub over the lamb. Season with salt and pepper and place on a rack in a baking dish.
3. Cut onion into wedges and arrange around lamb, pour water into base of the pan. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes for medium or until cooked to your liking.
4. While lamb is roasting, make the pesto. Place mint, almonds, lemon juice and Parmesan in a food processor until roughly chopped. With the processor running, drizzle in remaining oil in a thin, steady stream. Process until combined. Transfer to a bowl, cover and place in fridge.
5. Remove lamb from oven, cover loosely with foil for 15 minutes before slicing and serving with the pesto and onions.

Recipe Notes

455 calories per serve

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