Lamb Wirh Almond & Red Pepper Crust

• 1 bunch fresh parsley leaves removed and roughly chopped + a few leaves, to garnish
• 1 cup ground almonds
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 lemon zested
• 1 red bell pepper deseeded and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2/3 cup butter softened
• 3 1/2 pounds rack of lamb
• 2 onions peeled, 1 cut into wedges, 1 chopped
• 2 carrots peeled and cut into pieces
• 2 1/4 pounds potatoes peeled and cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound green beans
• 3 1/2 strips bacon chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic butter
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water to form a slurry

1. Preheat the oven to 375u0b0F. Combine most of the chopped parsley with the ground almonds, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, red pepper, thyme and 1/2 cup butter. Season. Cover the outside of the lamb with the pepper and almond mixture, then place in a roasting tray with the onion wedges and the carrots. Roast for 40-45 mins, testing temperature for doneness. Remove from the oven, cover with foil and allow to rest for 15 mins.
2. Meanwhile, par-boil the potatoes for 5 mins. Drain. Place on a large baking tray, season and toss with the oil. Bake for 25-30 mins, turning occasionally.
3. Cook the beans in salted, boiling water for 5 mins. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Melt the remaining butter in a large pan, add the bacon and fry for 3-5 mins. Add the chopped onion and sweat over low heat for 3-5 mins until translucent. Toss with the beans. Set aside and keep warm.
4. For the gravy, transfer the meat juices, carrots and onions from the baking tray to a saucepan. Pour in the reserved bean water. Bring to a boil then strain. Re-heat and stir in the garlic butter and the cornstarch slurry. Simmer for 2 mins to thicken.
5. Serve the lamb with the beans, gravy and potatoes garnished with parsley.

parsley, ground almonds, breadcrumbs, lemon zested, red bell pepper, thyme, butter, rack of lamb, onions, carrots, potatoes, olive oil, green beans, bacon, garlic butter, cornstarch

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Lamb-wirh-Almond-_-Red-Pepper-Crust-1411251 (may not work)