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Meat: Roast Leg of Lamb w/Toasted Pine Nuts - 48

Source of Recipe

American Lamb Council


Recipe Introduction

. Roast Leg of Lamb w/Toasted Pine Nuts
Alert! High Cholesterol Recipe (109).
Serving Ideas: Serve with jus, roasted red potatoes and saut�ed snow peas

Serves: 48
Prep Time: 0-15 Minutes , Cooking Time: 60 or more Minutes

18 lbs BRT American lamb leg (with or without the sirloin)
1 lb Bread crumbs, plain, coarsely ground
3 tbsp Basil, leaf or 2 large bunches fresh, finely chopped
4 tbsp Parsley flakes or 1 bunch fresh, finely chopped
1/8 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Honey, melted
1/4 cup Vegetable oil

Lightly oil the lamb. Roast at 450 degrees for ten minutes. Reduce oven to 325 degrees. Roast to desired doneness. (Alternately, roast on a rotisserie.) Let rest for 20 minutes.

Lightly toast the bread crumbs and pine nuts in the oven. Toss the bread crumbs, pine nuts, basil, parsley and salt.

Combine the melted honey and oil. Mix in just enough liquid to moisten the crumbs. Warm the mixture until heated through. Reserve warm.

Slice the lamb to order. Top with the warm crumb mixture.

One serving equals: Fat: 13g, Calories: 299, Cholesterol: 109mg, Sodium: 138mg