Name: Roast Lamb with a Pea and Mint Pesto Crust
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: Makes 6–8
Ingredients: 2 cups Wattie's frozen Baby Peas; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup fresh mint leaves; ½ cup shelled pistachio or pine nuts; ½ cup grated Parmesan Cheese; 3 Tbsp olive oil; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten free, optional); 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 Kg leg lamb; 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

Looking for a special roast for your family? Enjoy this sweet baby pea and mint pesto served two ways: delicious baked as a crust on the roast lamb and perfect served on the side.

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Makes 6–8

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours

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Ingredients

Pea and Mint Pesto:

2 cups Wattie's frozen Baby Peas

2 cloves garlic

1 cup fresh mint leaves

½ cup shelled pistachio or pine nuts

½ cup grated Parmesan Cheese

3 Tbsp olive oil

Pesto Crust:

½ cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten free, optional)

2 Tbsp olive oil

Lamb:

2 Kg leg lamb

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Average Quantity per Serving

Nutrition information is calculated using a recipe analysis program and is subject to variations you may make to the ingredients or cooking method. This nutrition information is intended as a guide only and excludes serving suggestions and swaps you may make.

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Method

Step 1

To make the Pea and Mint Pesto: Cook the peas according to packet directions. Allow the peas to cool. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Season to taste.

Step 2

To make the Pesto Crust: Mix together half a cup of the prepared pesto, panko crumbs and olive oil.

Step 3

To prepare the Lamb: Preheat the oven to 180°C (conventional bake). Place the lamb fat side up on a roasting dish.

Step 4

Spread the surface with dijon mustard. Spread and pat the pesto crust over the lamb. Drizzle over a little extra olive oil.

Step 5

Roast for about 2 hours.* After 1½ hours of cooking, place a sheet of foil over the crust to avoid it burning. Once cooked, remove from the oven and rest the lamb for 15 minutes before carving.

Step 6

Serve with the remaining Pea and Mint Pesto. If the pesto is too thick, stir in a little water. Serve with your favourite green vegetables and roast potatoes.

Tips

*As a guide, lamb should be cooked for 25-30 minutes per 500g for medium doneness.

Swap It Out

Use the Pesto to top bruschetta or crostini. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil or top with slice bocconcini and fresh tomato.

Mix sour cream or crème fraîche into the Pesto for a delicious dip.

Stir the Pesto through cooked baby potatoes while still warm. Or create a potato salad - allow cooked potatoes to cool, mix mayonise into the Pesto and toss through the potatoes.

Mix the pesto through creamy mashed potatoes.

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