Olive-Stuffed Leg of Lamb - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dinner

This Olive-Stuffed Leg of Lamb is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Chef Seamus Mullen of New York's El Colmado Serve this with storebought flatbread or go to bonappetit.com/flatbread for Mullen's easy recipe.

Ingredients

1 shallot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1/4 cup drained oil-packed anchovies
1/4 cup finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup mint leaves
1/4 cup parsley leaves
2 tablespoons thyme leaves
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
0 freshly ground pepper
1 3 –4 pound piece butterflied boneless leg of lamb

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 °. Finely chop shallot, garlic, nuts, olives, anchovies, lemon zest, mint, parsley, and thyme in a food processor. With motor running, stream in 1/2 cup oil; process until blended. Season stuffing with salt and pepper.
Unfold lamb on a cutting board and season with salt and pepper. Spread stuffing over top; roll up lamb from left to right. Position seam side down and tie closed with kitchen twine at 1 1/2" intervals crosswise, then once lengthwise. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with oil.
Roast until lamb is starting to brown, 30 –40 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325 ° and continue to roast until a thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 125 °, 35 –45 minutes longer. Remove lamb from oven and tent with foil; let rest 15 –20 minutes.
Do ahead: Lamb can be stuffed and tied 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before roasting.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olive-Stuffed Leg of Lamb good for PCOS?

Yes, this Olive-Stuffed Leg of Lamb recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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