OLIVE-STUFFED LEG OF LAMB

It might look like there's not enough stuffing, but really - there is. The ingredients are all very intense, so a little goes a long way, and if you overstuff the leg, it will become impossible to roll up.

Olive-Stuffed Leg of Lamb
 1 shallot, chopped
 2 garlic cloves, chopped
 0.50 cup pine nuts
 0.50 cup pitted Kalamata olives
 0.25 cup drained oil-packed anchovies
 0.25 cup finely grated lemon zest
 0.25 cup mint leaves
 0.25 cup parsley leaves
 2 tbsp thyme leaves
 0.50 cup olive oil, plus more
 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
 1 3-4 pound piece butterflied boneless leg of lamb
Assembly
 2 cups soft sheep’s-milk cheese or goat cheese
 1 clove of garlic, finely grated
 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
 0.50 tsp thyme leaves
 0.50 cup plus 1 tablespoon the Olive Cellar olive oil
 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
 1 watercress, trimmed
 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 Store-bought or homemade flatbread (for serving)
Lamb
1

Preheat oven to 425°. Finely chop shallot, garlic, nuts, olives, anchovies, lemon zest, mint, parsley, and thyme in a food processor. With motor running, stream in ½ cup oil; process until blended. Season stuffing with salt and pepper.

2

Unfold lamb on a cutting board and season with salt and pepper. Spread stuffing over top; roll up lamb from left to right. Position seam side down and tie closed with kitchen twine at 1 ½" intervals crosswise, then once lengthwise. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with oil.

3

Roast until lamb is starting to brown, 30–40 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325° and continue to roast until a thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 125°, 35–45 minutes longer. Remove lamb from oven and tent with foil; let rest 15–20 minutes.

4

Do Ahead: Lamb can be stuffed and tied 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before roasting.

Assembly
5

While lamb rests, process cheese, garlic, lemon zest, and thyme in food processor until light, fluffy, and smooth. With motor running, stream in ½ cup oil; process until blended. Season herbed cheese with salt and pepper.

6

Dress watercress in a large bowl with lemon juice and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and pepper. Slice lamb and serve with watercress, herbed cheese, and flatbread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Ingredients

Olive-Stuffed Leg of Lamb
 1 shallot, chopped
 2 garlic cloves, chopped
 0.50 cup pine nuts
 0.50 cup pitted Kalamata olives
 0.25 cup drained oil-packed anchovies
 0.25 cup finely grated lemon zest
 0.25 cup mint leaves
 0.25 cup parsley leaves
 2 tbsp thyme leaves
 0.50 cup olive oil, plus more
 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
 1 3-4 pound piece butterflied boneless leg of lamb
Assembly
 2 cups soft sheep’s-milk cheese or goat cheese
 1 clove of garlic, finely grated
 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
 0.50 tsp thyme leaves
 0.50 cup plus 1 tablespoon the Olive Cellar olive oil
 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
 1 watercress, trimmed
 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 Store-bought or homemade flatbread (for serving)

Directions

Lamb
1

Preheat oven to 425°. Finely chop shallot, garlic, nuts, olives, anchovies, lemon zest, mint, parsley, and thyme in a food processor. With motor running, stream in ½ cup oil; process until blended. Season stuffing with salt and pepper.

2

Unfold lamb on a cutting board and season with salt and pepper. Spread stuffing over top; roll up lamb from left to right. Position seam side down and tie closed with kitchen twine at 1 ½" intervals crosswise, then once lengthwise. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with oil.

3

Roast until lamb is starting to brown, 30–40 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325° and continue to roast until a thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 125°, 35–45 minutes longer. Remove lamb from oven and tent with foil; let rest 15–20 minutes.

4

Do Ahead: Lamb can be stuffed and tied 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before roasting.

Assembly
5

While lamb rests, process cheese, garlic, lemon zest, and thyme in food processor until light, fluffy, and smooth. With motor running, stream in ½ cup oil; process until blended. Season herbed cheese with salt and pepper.

6

Dress watercress in a large bowl with lemon juice and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and pepper. Slice lamb and serve with watercress, herbed cheese, and flatbread.

OLIVE-STUFFED LEG OF LAMB

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