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Leg of Lamb with Fennel Recipe

Leg of Lamb with Fennel Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 large cloves garlic, peeled
2 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves
1 tbsp fennel seeds
2 tsp coarse salt
1 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 whole bone-in leg of lamb (6 to 7 lb), preferably
4 large fennel bulbs
5 red onions, peeled and cut in eighths
3/4 cup red wine
1 14 1/2- oz can chicken broth
1/2 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice

Directions:

Heat oven to 450[degrees] F. Drop the garlic into a food processor with the motor running and the knife blade in place and process until finely chopped. Add the rosemary, fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and pulse to make a paste.
Cut 10 slits in the lamb, about 1/2 inch deep. Push some of the garlic paste into the slits and rub the remaining paste all over the lamb. Place the lamb in a small roasting pan and set aside.
Remove the stalks and tough outer leaves from the fennel bulbs and cut each into eighths. In a shallow baking pan, combine the fennel and onions with the remaining salt, pepper, and oil, and toss to coat well.
Place the lamb and vegetables in the oven, roast for 1 hour, then remove. Cover the vegetables with foil to keep warm.
Check the internal temperature of the lamb with an instant-read thermometer. Continue roasting until it reaches 130[degrees] F for medium-rare, or 135[degrees] to 145[degrees] F for medium, checking every 10 minutes.
Remove the lamb from oven, transfer to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
Heat the roasting pan over medium-high heat. Add the wine and scrape up any browned bits on the bottom. Boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and juice and boil until reduced to about 1 cup, about 4 to 5 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Carve the lamb into thin slices and place on a platter with the vegetables. Serve with the sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1396.42 Kcal (5847 kJ)
Calories from fat	781.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	86.82g	134%
Cholesterol	378.16mg	126%
Sodium	1516.14mg	63%
Potassium	2683.85mg	57%
Total Carbs	24.69g	8%
Sugars	5.65g	23%
Dietary Fiber	7.15g	29%
Protein	120.73g	241%
Vitamin C	36.7mg	61%
Iron	13.2mg	73%
Calcium	185.8mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	152.68 Kcal (639 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.49g	134%
Cholesterol	41.35mg	126%
Sodium	165.77mg	63%
Potassium	293.44mg	57%
Total Carbs	2.7g	8%
Sugars	0.62g	23%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	29%
Protein	13.2g	241%
Vitamin C	4mg	61%
Iron	1.4mg	73%
Calcium	20.3mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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