BONELESS LEG OF LAMB STUFFED WITH SWISS CHARD AND FETA

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Boneless Leg of Lamb Stuffed with Swiss Chard and Feta image

Categories     Garlic     Lamb     Vegetable     Roast     Easter     High Fiber     Feta     Red Wine     Chard     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound Swiss chard, the stems discarded and the leaves chopped coarse
6 large garlic cloves, sliced thin lengthwise
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 pound Feta, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
an 8-pound leg of lamb, boned, butterflied, and trimmed well (4 to 5 pounds boneless)
1 1/2 teaspoons crumbled dried rosemary, or to taste
1 onion, sliced
1 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water
Spiced Quinoa Timbales and Honey-glazed Baby Carrots as accompaniments

Steps:

  • Wash the Swiss chard well, drain it, and in a heavy saucepan steam it in the water clinging to the leaves, covered, over moderate heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until it is wilted. Drain the chard in a colander, refresh it under cold water, and squeeze it dry in a kitchen towel. In a skillet cook the garlic in 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it is pale golden and transfer it with a slotted spoon to a bowl. To the skillet add the chard, cook it, stirring, for 1 minute, or until any excess liquid is evaporated, and transfer it to the bowl. Let the chard mixture cool and stir in the Feta.
  • Pat the lamb dry, arrange it, boned side up, on a work surface, and season it with salt and pepper. Spread the lamb evenly with the chard mixture, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges, beginning with a short side roll it up jelly-roll fashion, and tie it tightly with kitchen string. (The rolled and tied roast may look ungainly, but it will improve in appearance when cooked.)
  • Transfer the lamb to a roasting pan and rub it all over with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon of the rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste. Roast the lamb in the middle of a preheated 325°F. oven for 30 minutes, scatter the onion around it in the pan, and roast the lamb for 1 to 1 1/4 hours more (a total of 20 minutes cooking time for each pound of boneless meat), or until a meat thermometer registers 140°F. for medium-rare meat. Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let it stand for 20 minutes.
  • While the lamb is standing, skim the fat from the pan drippings, and set the roasting pan over moderately high heat. Add the wine, deglaze the pan, scraping up the brown bits, and boil the mixture until it is reduced by half. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a saucepan, add the broth, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, the water, and any juices that have accumulated on the cutting board, and boil the mixture until it is reduced to about 2 cups. Stir the cornstarch mixture, add it to the wine mixture, whisking, and simmer the sauce for 2 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and keep it warm.
  • Discard the strings from the lamb, arrange the lamb on a heated platter, and surround it with the quinoa timbales and clusters of the carrots. Strain the sauce into a heated sauceboat and serve it with the lamb, sliced.

Eliasy Mwashghadi
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my lamb turned out dry and tough. The stuffing was good, though.


Tonya Chavers
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth the effort. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the stuffing was delicious.


MANAHIL Ijaz
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less feta cheese next time.


Jamie and Shari Auld
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This was my first time making this dish and it was a success! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Angela Morgan
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I love this recipe! The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the stuffing is delicious. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Bryan Hughes
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out great! The stuffing was a bit bland for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.


Jerry Scott
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this dish was surprisingly good. The stuffing was flavorful and the lamb was cooked perfectly.


M shakir shakir
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the lamb and the stuffing. I will definitely be making this again.


geoffrey mccauley
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The lamb was a bit tough, but the stuffing was very good. I think I might try using a different cut of lamb next time.


Sydney Wanjiru
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I think I'll stick to simpler lamb recipes in the future.


Saysay Godo
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I substituted spinach for the swiss chard and it was still delicious. The feta cheese added a nice salty flavor to the dish.


Nirpa Mgr
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This was my first time cooking lamb and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the lamb was cooked evenly.


Tiffany Serrano
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This dish was amazing! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tasha Tweedel
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The lamb was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious. I think I would try cooking the lamb at a lower temperature next time.


Aston Mclaren
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This recipe was a bit challenging, but it was definitely worth the effort. The lamb was cooked beautifully and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amjid MALANG
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I followed the recipe exactly and my dish turned out amazing! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful and cheesy. My family loved it!


Choudhary Haider Ali gakhri
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This dish was an absolute delight! The lamb was cooked to perfection, and the stuffing was incredibly flavorful. I especially loved the combination of swiss chard and feta cheese.