Turn your next barbecue into a feast to remember with this rolled pesto barbecued lamb.
Ingredients
- 750g easy carve lamb forequarter roast (shoulder)
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 70g piece chargrilled red capsicum, halved (see note 1)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 600g chat potatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup frozen peas
- 1/3 bunch watercress, cut into small sprigs
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 60g Danish feta, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
Equipment
- You'll need unwaxed kitchen string.
Method
- Step 1Preheat barbecue on high with hood closed. Remove string from lamb. Unroll. Place on a board, fat-side down. Slice horizontally through thickest part of the lamb, without cutting all the way through. Open lamb out to form 1 large piece. Spread pesto over cut-side of lamb. Arrange capsicum over pesto in a single layer. Roll up to enclose. Secure with kitchen string at 2cm intervals. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place lamb in a large disposable foil baking tray. Arrange potatoes around lamb. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2Reduce temperature to medium. Cook lamb, with hood closed, using indirect heat (see note 2), for 40 minutes, for medium or until cooked to your liking. Remove from barbecue. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Cover lamb. Set aside for 5 minutes to rest.
- Step 3Cook peas in a saucepan of boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Drain. Refresh in a bowl of chilled water. Drain.
- Step 4Add peas, watercress, mint and feta to potatoes. Drizzle with balsamic and remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Slice lamb and serve with potato salad.
- Low carb
- Low sugar
Nutrition
2392 kj
Energy
37g
Fat Total
10g
Saturated Fat
4g
Fibre
38g
Protein
115mg
Cholesterol
395.78mg
Sodium
3g
Carbs (sugar)
21g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Note 1: We used capsicum from the deli section of the supermarket.
Note 2: To use indirect heat, turn heat burners on half of the barbecue to desired temperature. Place baking tray on unheated side of barbecue and close barbecue hood.
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- Author: Kim Coverdale
- Image credit: Mark O'Meara
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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