Grilled Leg of Lamb with Feta and Herb Salsa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Leg of Lamb with Feta and Herb Salsa is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. mint leaves
- 1 1/2 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 6 clove garlic
- 3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 3/4 c. (plus 2 tablespoons) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 c. (plus 2 tablespoons) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 butterflied leg of lamb
- 1 lb. feta cheese
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the mint with the parsley, garlic and crushed red pepper until finely chopped. Add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and process to a coarse paste. Add the Parmesan and lemon zest and pulse to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the lamb on a cutting board and, using a paring knife, poke the meat all over on both sides. Using your fingers, work 1/3 cup of the mint pesto into the slashes and crevices. Season the lamb generously with salt and pepper and transfer to a roasting pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Meanwhile, transfer the remaining mint pesto to a bowl and stir in the feta and remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate.
- Light a grill. Bring the marinated lamb to room temperature, about 1 hour, then brush it all over with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper and grill the lamb over a medium-high fire, turning occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 125 degrees F (150 degrees F in the thinnest part). Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice the lamb and serve with the feta salsa.
- Make Ahead: The feta salsa can be refrigerated overnight.
- Cooking Club Tip: A butterflied (cut so it's flattened) leg of lamb cooks faster and more consistently than a leg left as a very thick piece. If you're not sure how to butterfly, ask your butcher to do it for you.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Leg of Lamb with Feta and Herb Salsa recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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