Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Loin of Lamb with Spinach and Pine Nuts

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

1 x 2 pound (1 kg) loin of lamb
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 bunch spinach, cooked and pureed
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper

Microwave Method:

1. Place butter and onion in a Pyrex jug, cook for 1 minute on HIGH.
2. Stir in spinach, pine nuts, garlic and breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Spread mixture along edge of loin. Roll loin up and tie tightly with string.
4. Place on a rack. Cook for 18-20 minutes on MEDIUM (for medium) or 22-24 minutes on MEDIUM (for well done), turning over halfway through cooking.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Place butter and onion in a Pyrex jug, cook for 1 minute on HIGH.
2. Stir in spinach, pine nuts, garlic and breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
4. Spread mixture along edge of loin. Roll loin up and tie tightly with string.
5. Place on the Low Rack. Cook on HIGH MIX/ROAST for 20 minutes (medium) or 25-28 minutes (well done), turning over halfway through cooking.

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