Lamb With Torn Bread and Apricot Stuffing and Caramelised Chicory

Roast lamb leg served with a spicy pistachio and apricot sourdough stuffing alongside balsamic-glazed caramelised chicory and red onions.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1956.1 kcals 7824.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 71.4 grams 285.5 grams
Fat 135.7 grams 542.8 grams
Protein 112.1 grams 448.2 grams
Cook Time
80 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
60
g
Butter
unsalted
Fruits
150
g
Dried Apricots
roughly chopped
GrainsCereals
200
g
Sourdough Bread
torn into bite-sized pieces
Meat
2000
g
Lamb Leg
bone in
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
2
tsp
Cumin Seeds
split use
2
tsp
Dried Chilli Flakes
for stuffing
50
g
Pistachio Nuts
shelled, roughly chopped
1
g
Sea Salt
to taste
1
g
Black Pepper
freshly ground to taste
0.5
tbsp
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for brushing lamb
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for drizzling chicory
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
chopped
4
piece
Chicory
heads, halved lengthways
3
piece
Red Onion
cut into wedges

Steps

  • Heat 60g butter in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Cook the chopped onion for 6-8 minutes until softened.
  • Add crushed garlic and 1 tsp cumin seeds and cook for one minute.
  • Combine the mixture with bread, chilli flakes, apricots, and pistachios in a bowl and season.
  • Preheat your oven to 190°C.
  • Brush the lamb with a mix of 1 tbsp olive oil and the remaining cumin seeds.
  • Roast the lamb for 1 hour 20 minutes, adding the stuffing to the pan 15 minutes before the end.
  • Place chicory and red onions in a dish and sprinkle with sugar and chilli flakes.
  • Drizzle with oil and vinegar, season, and roast for 35-45 minutes until caramelised.
  • Cover cooked lamb with foil and rest for 15 minutes.
  • Carve the lamb and serve with the stuffing and chicory.