Chilled Sliced Lamb with Minted Pea Sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
30%
Chilled Sliced Lamb with Minted Pea Sauce
35 min.
10
134kcal

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Are you ready to impress your family and friends with a delightful dish that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this Chilled Sliced Lamb with Minted Pea Sauce! This gluten-free recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious combination of flavors that will leave everyone craving for more.

The tender, juicy boneless leg of lamb grilled to perfection creates a mouthwatering centerpiece for your table. Infused with fresh garlic, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic Greek seasoning, it’s a taste sensation you won't want to miss. The lamb is so succulent that it stands out on its own, but when served with a refreshing minted pea sauce, the dish truly shines.

This vibrant sauce, made from creamy yogurt, tangy sour cream, and fresh mint leaves, adds a cool contrast to the warm lamb slices, making it an exquisite combination you’ll adore. With just a quick preparation and a cooking time of only 35 minutes, this dish fits into even the busiest of schedules without sacrificing flavor or presentation.

Not only is this meal easy to make, but it also boasts health benefits with a balanced caloric makeup and plenty of protein, making it a must-try for those seeking nutritious options. Whether it's a family lunch or a sophisticated dinner gathering, this Chilled Sliced Lamb with Minted Pea Sauce is sure to be a hit. Elevate your culinary repertoire and treat your taste buds today!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup yogurt plain fat-free
  •  garlic clove sliced
  • 2.5 pound leg of lamb boneless trimmed
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh divided
  • ounce mint leaves loosely packed
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • cup peas green frozen thawed
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt divided
  • tablespoon suya seasoning mix salt-free
  • 0.5 cup cream fat-free sour

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Prepare grill.
  2. Rub surface of lamb with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and olive oil.
  3. Sprinkle evenly with Greek seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Make several small slits on outside of lamb; stuff with garlic slices.
  4. Coat lamb with cooking spray.
  5. Place on grill rack; grill 10 to 11 minutes on each side or until a thermometer registers 14
  6. Let stand 10 minutes.
  7. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice over lamb. Chill lamb at least 1 hour.
  8. While lamb chills, process mint, yogurt, sour cream, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
  9. Transfer mint sauce to a small bowl; stir in peas. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Thinly slice lamb; serve with mint sauce.
  10. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.
  11. Note: To roast in the oven instead of grilling, place lamb on a rack coated with cooking spray in a roasting pan.
  12. Bake in a preheated oven at 425 for 32 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories134kcal
Protein50.75%
Fat28.48%
Carbs20.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.13
Glycemic Load
0.7
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
11.797391404276%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.02mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.15mg
Luteolin
0.36mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:134.11kcal
6.71%
Fat:4.21g
6.47%
Saturated Fat:1.32g
8.24%
Carbohydrates:6.9g
2.3%
Net Carbohydrates:5.17g
1.88%
Sugar:1.96g
2.17%
Cholesterol:47mg
15.67%
Sodium:246.59mg
10.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.86g
33.73%
Vitamin B12:2.04µg
33.97%
Selenium:18.34µg
26.2%
Vitamin B3:4.91mg
24.53%
Zinc:3.19mg
21.25%
Phosphorus:190.11mg
19.01%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.35%
Vitamin K:13.4µg
12.76%
Iron:2.25mg
12.48%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.58%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.48%
Vitamin C:8.38mg
10.16%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.51%
Potassium:331.29mg
9.47%
Folate:35.97µg
8.99%
Magnesium:34.38mg
8.6%
Calcium:79.86mg
7.99%
Copper:0.14mg
7.14%
Fiber:1.73g
6.91%
Vitamin B5:0.64mg
6.43%
Vitamin A:287.25IU
5.75%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.78%
Source:My Recipes