
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp of breadcrumbs
- 1 boned leg of lamb, approx 1.25kg
- 2 large of beetroot, peeled and cut into slim wedges
- 500 g of chantenay carrots, washed, trimmed and halved
- 1 butternut squash, peeled, dessed and cut into chunks
- 1 lemon, zest
- 6 tbsp of olive oil
- 2 tbsp of rosemary leaves, chopped
- 1 bunch of fresh thyme, leaves only
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 190c/Gas5.Step 2
Finely chop the thyme leaves and mix together with the lemon zest, garlic and breadcrumbs, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.Step 3
Open out the lamb and press the thyme mixture over the meat. Roll the meat back up to enclose the stuffing, and re-tie to secure. Place in a roasting tin and cook according to the packet instructions.Step 4
Line a large roasting tin with baking parchment. Place the carrots, squash and beetroot in a bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss well to mix then tip into the prepared roasting tin.Step 5
Cook for 1hr 20 minutes until tender, turning halfway through and sprinkling over the rosemary about 20 minutes before the end of the cooking time.Step 6
Remove the lamb from the oven and place in a warm place to “rest” for 20 minutes then carve and serve with the roasted vegetables.