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This leg of lamb recipe is roasted to perfection and served alongside a ginger, avocado, and mustard dressing. Serve this succulent roast lamb recipe as directed or slice thinly as a warm meat topping for a Greek-style salad with feta, tomatoes and sliced avocado. Ingredients 1 1 1ripe, Fresh Hass Avocado, peeled and seeded 2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumegrated fresh ginger 1 1 1tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumeshallot 1 1 1tsp. TEASPOON_USVolumewhite wine vinegar 1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumegrape seed oil Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 0.5 0.5cup CUP_USVolumesmooth Dijon mustard 1 1 1(3.5-4 lbs.) leg of lamb 6 6 6cloves garlic 2 2 2star anise 1/2 .5 .5cup CUP_USVolumeseasoned rice vinegar 2 2 2cups CUP_USVolumeorange juice 1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumesalt 1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumecracked black pepper 2 2 2bay leaves 1/4 .25 .25cup CUP_USVolumeolive oil 2 2 2oranges, sliced 4 4 4sprigs rosemary 3 3 3cups CUP_USVolumewhite wine Instructions Ginger Avocado Mustard Blend the avocado, 1/2 of the fresh ginger, shallot, white wine vinegar, grape seed oil, and Dijon mustard in food processor till smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed. Allow to rest 4 hours or overnight in refrigerator. Serve as a side for leg of lamb. Crispy Leg of Lamb Roughly chop remaining ginger, garlic and star anise, combine with vinegar and juice. Add salt and pepper and bay leaves. Place leg of lamb in roasting pan and pour marinade over it. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain and place lamb back in the pan after rubbing with: olive oil, orange slices, rosemary sprigs, salt and pepper, white wine. Roast lamb in 325 degree F oven for 3 1/2 hours. Remove from pan and allow to rest for 20 minutes prior to slicing. Pan juices can be reserved for service. Serve with Ginger Avocado Mustard.   * Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly. 4

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