American-Style Mediterranean Stuffed Lamb Loin Recipe

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American-Style Mediterranean Stuffed Lamb Loin

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Ingredients:

4	ea	lean fresh American lamb boneless sirloin roasts (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds each), well trimmed (5 to 6 pounds total)
1/3	cup	olive oil
3/4	cup	white onions, chopped
10	cloves	garlic , minced fine
3	cups	shredded spinach
3/4	cup	fresh basil, shredded
1/2	cup	sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, drained and chopped fine
1/3	cup	pine nuts or sunflower seeds, chopped
1	tbsp	lemon pepper
1 1/2	cups	feta cheese, crumbled
		lemon pepper, to taste

Procedures:

1	For Filling: In large skillet, heat oil.
2	Saut?onion and garlic for 3 to 4 minutes.
3	Add spinach, basil, tomatoes, pine nuts and lemon pepper.
4	Cook 4 to 5 minutes more until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat.
5	Mix in feta cheese; set aside.
6	Trim all visible fat from meat.
7	Slice halfway through meat length-wise and down center.
8	Open and lay flat.
9	Cover with plastic wrap and pound with meat mallet to 1/2-inch thick.
10	Divide filling into four portions.
11	Place in center of roasts and spread evenly.
12	Roll and tie with string at 2-inch intervals.
13	Brush each roast with olive oil and sprinkle with lemon pepper.
14	Place on rack in roasting pan and roast at 325 degrees to desired doneness.
15	Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
16	Slice 1/2-inch thick and serve.
17	Prep Time: 15-30 Minutes , Cooking Time: 30-60 Minutes
18	Fat: 14g , Calories: 210 , Cholesterol: 62mg , Sodium: 290mg
19	Course on Menu: Main Course
20	Season: Year round
21	Serving Ideas: Serve with polenta and roasted asparagus with parmesan.