Grilled Lamb with Lima Bean Skordalia
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 4 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh lemon peel (yellow part only)
- 2 teaspoons ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 5-pound leg of lamb, trimmed, boned, butterflied
- 1 10-ounce package frozen baby lima beans, cooked according to package directions, drained
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Crusty bread
- Puree first 6 ingredients in blender or processor.
- Score large muscles of lamb to form even thickness.
- Rub yogurt mixture over lamb.
- Transfer to shallow dish.
- Cover and chill overnight.
- Place beans in processor.
- With machine running, add garlic through feed tube and chop.
- Gradually add oil and puree, scraping down sides as needed.
- Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Stir in parsley.
- (Can be made 4 hours ahead.
- Cover; let stand at room temperature.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler.
- Season lamb with salt and pepper.
- Grill lamb about 10 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
- Cut lamb against grain into thin slices.
- Serve lamb with skordalia and bread.
plain yogurt, garlic, rosemary, lemon peel, ground pepper, ground coriander, lamb, beans, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, crusty bread
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-lamb-with-lima-bean-skordalia-2063 (may not work)