Lamb is a favourite Passover dish, and this one, stuffed with a herbed and spiced ground lamb mixture, is doubly good. Slice and arrange neatly on a pool of tomato-enriched pan juices and serve with Steamed Asparagus with Lemon.
- Portion size 8 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: April 2003
Ingredients
Filling:
Method
Place lamb as flat as possible on work surface. With sharp knife held horizontally, cut almost but not all the way through thick part; open like book to make even thickness. Trim off any sinew or fat. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and cinnamon. Set aside.
Filling: In large bowl, beat eggs; mix in green onions, dill, parsley, red peppers, matzo meal, garlic, cumin, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, salt and pepper. Mix in ground lamb.
Spread evenly over lamb, leaving 1-inch (2.5 cm) border all around. Starting at 1 long side, roll up and tie at 2-inch (5 cm) intervals with string. Skewer ends to contain filling. Place on greased rack in roasting pan; rub all over with oil.
Roast in 325°F (160°C) oven until meat thermometer inserted in ground lamb layer registers 170°F (75°C), about 1-1/4 hours. Transfer to platter and tent with foil; let stand for up to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, skim fat from pan juices; bring to boil over medium-high heat. Whisk in wine and tomato paste; simmer for 2 minutes. Strain; serve with lamb.
Nutritional facts <b>Per serving:</b> about
- Sodium 406 mg
- Protein 42 g
- Calories 360.0
- Total fat 16 g
- Cholesterol 186 mg
- Saturated fat 6 g
- Total carbohydrate 8 g
%RDI
- Iron 34.0
- Folate 16.0
- Calcium 4.0
- Vitamin A 10.0
- Vitamin C 40.0
