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Roast Leg of Lamb with Pesto, Radicchio and Shallots Recipe

Roast Leg of Lamb with Pesto, Radicchio and Shallots Recipe

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Roast Leg of Lamb with Pesto, Radicchio and Shallots

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 5- to 6-lb leg of lamb
1 7- to 8-oz package purchased pesto sauce
8 oz shallots, peeled
2 medium heads radicchio, each cut into 3 wedges (do not core)
basil sprigs

Directions:

Cut excess fat from leg of lamb, leaving thin layer. Set lamb in medium roasting pan. Make several slits in lamb and spoon some pesto into each. Rub remaining pesto into lamb. Cover lamb and let stand 2 hours at room temperature or refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Roast lamb 30 minutes. Add shallots to pan, turning to coat in pan juices. Roast 45 minutes. Add radicchio, turning, to coat in juices. Continue roasting until thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 140°F for medium-rare, about 45 minutes longer. Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes. Transfer lamb, shallots and radicchio to platter. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1007.61 Kcal (4219 kJ)
Calories from fat	612.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	68.04g	105%
Cholesterol	344.74mg	115%
Sodium	186.56mg	8%
Potassium	841.92mg	18%
Total Carbs	6.53g	2%
Sugars	3.05g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.16g	5%
Protein	82.81g	166%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	5%
Iron	9.5mg	53%
Calcium	50.8mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	203.94 Kcal (854 kJ)
Calories from fat	123.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.77g	105%
Cholesterol	69.78mg	115%
Sodium	37.76mg	8%
Potassium	170.41mg	18%
Total Carbs	1.32g	2%
Sugars	0.62g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.23g	5%
Protein	16.76g	166%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	5%
Iron	1.9mg	53%
Calcium	10.3mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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