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Crown Roast of Lamb With Couscous Stuffing and Pistachio-Mint Sauce

Name: Crown Roast of Lamb With Couscous Stuffing and Pistachio-Mint Sauce
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 (3- or 4-pound; 1.4- to 1.8kg) crown roast of lamb, prepared by the butcher; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; For the Stuffing (see note):; 1 cup (240ml) boiling chicken stock , low-sodium broth, or water; 1/2 cup dried apricots, diced; 1/2 cup pitted prunes, diced; 1/2 cup shelled pistachios; 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons (165ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 4 cups warm cooked Israeli couscous (from about 2 cups dry), fluffed; 3/4 cup minced parsley; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; For the Sauce (see note):; 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup packed parsley leaves and tender stems; 1/4 cup shelled pistachios; 1 cup (240ml) extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Prep Time

Cook Time

1h 10m

Total Time

2h 10m

This crown roast of lamb is filled with a delicious couscous stuffing and topped with a flavorful pistachio-mint sauce. The tender meat is seasoned with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, creating a perfect balance of flavors. This dish is a show-stopping centerpiece for any special occasion meal.

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Servings: 5

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1 (3- or 4-pound; 1.4- to 1.8kg) crown roast of lamb, prepared by the butcher

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup (240ml) boiling chicken stock , low-sodium broth, or water

1/2 cup dried apricots, diced

1/2 cup pitted prunes, diced

1/2 cup shelled pistachios

1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons (165ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 medium onion, minced

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

4 cups warm cooked Israeli couscous (from about 2 cups dry), fluffed

3/4 cup minced parsley

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup packed fresh mint leaves

1/2 cup packed parsley leaves and tender stems

1/4 cup shelled pistachios

1 cup (240ml) extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Crown Roast of Lamb With Couscous Stuffing and Pistachio-Mint Sauce

Ingredients

For The Stuffing (see Note)

For The Sauce (see Note)

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Crown Roast of Lamb With Couscous Stuffing and Pistachio-Mint Sauce

Ingredients

For The Stuffing (see Note)

For The Sauce (see Note)

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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