Skewered Lamb with Mint Pesto (Sara Moulton) Recipe

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Skewered Lamb with Mint Pesto (Sara Moulton)
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Directions:

  1. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. Preheat the broiler or grill to high.
  3. Thinly slice the lamb into 4 by 1-inch strips. Lightly brush the lamb with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Thread the lamb on to the skewers, creating a ruffle.
  4. Place under the broiler or on the grill and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until medium rare, or to desired doneness. Serve with the pesto as a dipping sauce.
  5. MINT PESTO:
  6. Put the almonds, cheese, and the olive oil in a food processor and pulse until pureed. Add the basil, mint, and garlic and process to a smooth texture.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Taste for salt and pepper and add if needed. Serve the pesto or refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  8. *To toast nuts: Place nuts in a dry saute pan over medium heat. Toast, while shaking the pan to avoid overheating in 1 spot. Remove from the heat after 3 to 5 minutes when the nuts have become a nice pale golden color.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 528.86 Kcal (2214 kJ)
Calories from fat 409.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.54g 70%
Cholesterol 77.59mg 26%
Sodium 139.78mg 6%
Potassium 572.22mg 12%
Total Carbs 5.12g 2%
Sugars 0.27g 1%
Dietary Fiber 4.22g 17%
Protein 21.55g 43%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 20%
Vitamin A 1.8mg 62%
Iron 224.3mg 1246%
Calcium 138.9mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 292.32 Kcal (1224 kJ)
Calories from fat 226.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.17g 70%
Cholesterol 42.89mg 26%
Sodium 77.26mg 6%
Potassium 316.28mg 12%
Total Carbs 2.83g 2%
Sugars 0.15g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.33g 17%
Protein 11.91g 43%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 20%
Vitamin A 1mg 62%
Iron 124mg 1246%
Calcium 76.8mg 14%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.6
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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