Foryoueats: Crown Roast of Lamb With Couscous Stuffing and Pistachio-Mint Sauce

Foryoueats: Crown Roast of Lamb With Couscous Stuffing and Pistachio-Mint Sauce

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This crown roast of lamb is filled with a delicious couscous stuffing and topped with a flavorful pistachio-mint sauce. The tender meat is seasoned with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3- or 4-pound; 1.4- to 1.8kg) crown roast of lamb, prepared by the butcher
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • For the Stuffing (see note):
  • 1 cup (240ml) boiling chicken stock , low-sodium broth, or water
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, diced
  • 1/2 cup pitted prunes, diced
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons (165ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 4 cups warm cooked Israeli couscous (from about 2 cups dry), fluffed
  • 3/4 cup minced parsley
  • For the Sauce (see note):
  • 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup packed parsley leaves and tender stems
  • 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 cup (240ml) extra-virgin olive oil

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