Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Tomato-Fennel Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Lunch

This Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Tomato-Fennel Vinaigrette is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/molly-stevens Why you'll make it: Because it's that dinner-party dish that's as do-able as it is drop-dead gorgeous. Call your meat market ahead to order a boned, butterflied leg of lamb, and ask that the thickness be as even as p

Ingredients

9 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 anchovy fillets, minced
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 (4- to 5-pound) butterflied leg of lamb, trimmed of excess fat and sinew (from one 61/2-pound bone-in leg of lamb)

Instructions

Combine minced garlic, chopped rosemary, minced anchovies, fennel seeds, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper in small bowl or in mortar with pestle. Using sturdy wooden spoon or pestle, mash mixture into paste. Mix in extra-virgin olive oil. Rub paste thoroughly over both sides of lamb. Place lamb in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Let lamb stand at room temperature 1 hour before grilling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Tomato-Fennel Vinaigrette good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Tomato-Fennel Vinaigrette recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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 10 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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