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 Roast Rack of Lamb with Herb Crust 

Really delicious.  You can vary the herbs and use your favourites 

Serves 4 
Roast Rack of Lamb with Herbs - photos 
Ingredients
  • 1 rack of lamb, well trimmed
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 4 tablesp. parsley, chopped
  • 1 teasp. thyme, chopped
  • 75g breadcrumbs
  • Knob of butter, melted
  • 1 tablesp. good quality mustard
 

To Cook

Cooking time
45 minutes 
 
Method

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) Gas Mark 6.
                                                                       
Season the lamb with salt and pepper.  Place in the preheated oven for ten minutes.  Meanwhile make up the topping - combine the herbs, breadcrumbs, seasoning and butter and mix well. 

After 10 minutes remove the lamb from the oven.  Spread the mustard over the top of the lamb.  Spoon on the herb and breadcrumb mixture and press well onto the lamb.  Place it back in the oven and roast for another 25 minutes.  Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before carving into single cutlets.

 
Serving Suggestions
Delicious served with a baked potato and salad or roasted vegetables -  simply toss some chopped peppers, courgettes, tomatoes and red onions in a little olive oil.  Season with salt and pepper and roast in the oven at the same time as the lamb
 
Nutritional Content
Protein: 42g 
Carbohydrates: 45g 
Fat: 26g 
Iron: 4mg 
Energy: 578kcal