Parslied Leg of Lamb

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions (about 2 onions)
• 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts or pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (3 1/2-pound) lean, boneless leg of lamb
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a blender or food processor; process until mixture forms a paste.
2. Trim fat from lamb, and place lamb in a shallow dish. Rub parsley mixture over lamb. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 325°.
4. Place lamb on a rack in a roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Insert a meat thermometer into thickest part of lamb, if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 145° (medium-rare) or desired degree of doneness.
5. Transfer lamb to a serving platter. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.