Mint Roasted Stuffed Leg of Lamb

Ingredients:
1 leg of lamb, butterflied
Fennel bulbs, sliced
1 cup walnuts
2 roasted red bell peppers
1/2 cup mint, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. fig balsamic vinegar (available at Trader Joe's) or use regular balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Make sure your butcher has butterflied the leg of lamb and cut it off the bone. Place lamb fat side down on your counter or work space. Combine remaining ingredients to make the stuffing. Rub the lamb with Mint Pesto (See accompanying recipe.) and place stuffing in the center. Roll up the lamb and tie with butcher string. Bake in a roasting pan at 375 degrees for 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Allow lamb to rest about 10 minutes before slicing.

Mint Pesto

Ingredients:
4 garlic cloves
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

Instructions:
Combine ingredients in a blender until smooth.