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Nutrition Facts

Calories 259
  Calories from Fat 138 (53%)
(24%)Total Fat 16g
(23%)Saturated Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
(28%)Cholesterol 83mg
(8%)Sodium 190mg
(12%)Potassium 437mg
Total Carbohydrate 3g
(4%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 1g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(52%)Protein 26g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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American-Style Mediterranean Stuffed Lamb Loin

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 cup shredded spinach leaves

  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, shredded

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped sundried tomatoes in olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts or sunflower seeds, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper, divided

  • 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese

  • 1-3/4 to 2 pounds boneless American Lamb sirloin roast

Garlic, feta, and pine nuts contribute to the savory flavor of this stuffed lamb loin.

Directions

  • In medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, cook onion and garlic over medium heat for 3 minutes. Mix in spinach, basil, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts and 1 teaspoon lemon pepper. Cook additional 2 to 3 minutes until spinach is wilted. Mix in feta cheese; set aside.
  • Remove all visible fat from meat; slice halfway through meat down center lengthwise. Cover with plastic wrap, and with meat mallet pound to 1-inch thick.
  • Place filling down center of meat; roll and tie with string at 2-inch intervals. Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon lemon pepper. Place on rack in roasting pan and roast in 325° F oven to desired degree of doneness: 145° F for medium-rare, 160°F for medium or 170° F for well. Cover and let roast stand 10 minutes before carving. Internal temperature will rise approximately 10° F.

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