SLOW ROASTED STUFFED LEG OF LAMB

📝 Ingredients

• 1 (5 pound) boneless leg of lamb
• 3 pounds potatoes, quartered
• 3 scallions, finely chopped
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 8 ounces spinach leaves, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
• 4-5 ounces feta cheese
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350 °F, 180 °C.
2. 2Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a...: Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk well to combine.
3. 3Place the lamb on a baking tray and...: Place the lamb on a baking tray and open it up. Cut some slits through the thick parts of the meat.
4. 4Pour the marinade over the lamb and season...: Pour the marinade over the lamb and season both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside while the stuffing is made or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 12 hours.
5. 5Place a large pan over medium heat and...: Place a large pan over medium heat and toast the pine nuts until fragrant. About 5-7 minutes.
6. 6Put the toasted pine nuts into a large...: Put the toasted pine nuts into a large mixing bowl.
7. 7Combine the olive oil and scallions into the...: Combine the olive oil and scallions into the pan and cook until soft over medium heat. About 5 minutes. Add the grated garlic and heat through for a few seconds. Take care not to burn it.
8. 8Add the chopped spinach to the pan and...: Add the chopped spinach to the pan and cook until it wilts.
9. 9Place the spinach and scallion mixture into the...: Place the spinach and scallion mixture into the mixing bowl and crumble the feta cheese into it. Fold in the mint and season with salt and pepper.
10. 10Spread the spinach stuffing over the lamb filling...: Spread the spinach stuffing over the lamb filling all of the cuts.
11. 11Roll up the lamb and tie with kitchen...: Roll up the lamb and tie with kitchen twine at one-inch intervals.
12. 12Place the quartered potatoes in a baking pan...: Place the quartered potatoes in a baking pan and pour about ¼ cup lemon juice over them. Season them with salt, pepper, and oregano.
13. 13Place the stuffed lamb in the center of...: Place the stuffed lamb in the center of the baking pan between the potatoes.
14. 14Pour the leftover marinade over the lamb and...: Pour the leftover marinade over the lamb and season with salt and pepper.
15. 15Cover with parchment paper then with aluminum foil.
16. 16Bake covered for 2 hours.
17. 17Remove pan from oven and uncover.
18. 18Raise the temperature to 425 °F and roast...: Raise the temperature to 425 °F and roast for about 30 minutes more or until golden.
19. 19Tip: Use an oven safe meat thermometer to...: Tip: Use an oven safe meat thermometer to cook the lamb to your liking. This recipe will produce a well-done lamb. Follow the temperature gage to cook to your liking.
20. 20Allow the meat to rest at least 15...: Allow the meat to rest at least 15 minutes. Cut the twine and discard.
21. 21Slice and serve with a yogurt cucumber salad.
22. 22Enjoy!
23. 23Cucumber Salad:
24. 241 large English cucumber, chopped
25. 252 cups yogurt
26. 26¼ cup sour cream
27. 271 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
28. 28Salt and pepper to taste
29. 29Combine all of the ingredients together in a...: Combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl and mix well. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.