Rob Feenie, chef of the renowned Lumiere Restaurant in Vancouver, author of Rob Feenie Cooks at Lumiere (Douglas & Mc-Intyre, 2001) and star of “New Classics with Chef Rob Feenie” on Food Network Canada, serves a tasty rolled lamb shoulder and beans. For home cooks, we have simplified the recipe while preserving all the vibrant flavours of Feenie's original.
- Portion size 6 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: April 2002
Ingredients
White Bean Ragout:
Method
Place lamb as flat as possible on work surface; cut almost but not all the way through thick parts to open like book and make even thickness. Trim off any sinew or fat; set aside.In food processor, finely chop together parsley, thyme, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Add all but 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil; blend until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Spread over cut surface of meat; roll up and tie with kitchen string.
In Dutch oven, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; brown lamb all over, about 10 minutes. Cover and roast in 300°F (150°C) oven for 2 hours. Transfer to cutting board and tent with foil; let stand for 15 minutes before carving into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices.
Meanwhile, spoon off fat from pan juices. Add stock and bring to boil over high heat; boil until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp (15 mL) water; stir into sauce and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in basil.
White Bean Ragout:
Meanwhile, in saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook carrot, celery and onion, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in beans, stock and salt ; cook until reduced and beans are coated, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes and heat through; stir in parsley and thyme.
Divide bean mixture among warmed plates; top each with lamb slices. Pour sauce over top.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Sodium 676 mg
- Protein 42 g
- Calories 544.0
- Total fat 27 g
- Cholesterol 102 mg
- Saturated fat 7 g
- Total carbohydrate 35 g
%RDI
- Iron 58.0
- Folate 65.0
- Calcium 14.0
- Vitamin A 16.0
- Vitamin C 20.0
