Roasted Garlic and Mint Pesto Stuffed Leg of Lamb
Bits of caramelized roasted garlic define in each bite of this stuffed leg of lamb, while a more mild mint pesto adds a touch of freshness and saltiness, making this a worthy holiday roast.
- Time: 120 min
- Servings: 6
Source: meatwave.com
Ingredients
- For the Mint Pesto
- slivered almonds
- packed fresh mint leaves, rinsed and dried
- medium garlic cloves
- tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest from 1 lemon
- extra-virgin olive oil
- crumbled feta cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- For the Lamb
- heads of garlic
- tablespoon olive oil
- boneless and butterflied leg of lamb, about 2 1/2lbs