Ingredients

  • 4 -5 lbs boneless leg of lamb
  • 1 (6 ounce) package spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half, milk or 1/2 cup cream
  • 2 eggs
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 2 cups red wine

Method

  • Lay the lamb out flat on work surface, skin side down, pound to thin out as much as you can.
  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients for filling.
  • Mix well.
  • Spread mixture on the lamb evenly.
  • Roll up jelly roll style.
  • Tie with string at 1" intervals.
  • Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast in 425 degree oven for 15 minutes, reduce the heat to 325 degrees and roast for an additional hour.
  • Test for doneness.
  • Remove lamb from pan and deglaze with wine.
  • Allow the lamb to rest 10 minutes before slicing and serve with pan drippings.