Roast Leg of Lamb with Hemp Seed Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Roast Leg of Lamb with Hemp Seed Pesto is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced rosemary
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- One 6-pound whole bone-in leg of lamb, excess fat trimmed
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the lamb In a bowl, whisk the yogurt with the garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, olive oil and 1 tablespoon each of salt and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the lamb and set on a large rimmed baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Let the lamb stand at room temperature for 1 hour before roasting.
- Prepare the lamb Preheat the oven to 375 °. Season the lamb lightly with salt and pepper and roast for about 1 hour and 50 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat registers 140 °. Transfer to a carving board and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Make the pesto In a food processor, pulse the basil, parsley, garlic and lemon juice with a pinch of salt until minced. With the machine on, gradually add the olive oil until incorporated. Scrape the pesto into a bowl and stir in the hemp seeds. Season with salt and pepper. Carve the lamb and serve with the pesto and lemon wedges.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Roast Leg of Lamb with Hemp Seed Pesto recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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