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Mushrooms Stuffed with Lamb, Ricotta and Pesto Recipe from #TastyEasyLamb

This Mushrooms Stuffed with Lamb, Ricotta and Pesto recipe uses a the more economical minced lamb to great effect. With the addition of ricotta and pesto, this offers a perfect summer starter or light lunch.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

– 250g minced lamb
– 3 tbsp olive oil
– 500g large mushrooms
– 100g ricotta cheese
– 2 tbsp pesto
– Salt and pepper
– 3 tbsp freshly grated mature cheddar
– 3 tbsp pine nuts

Method:

1. Pre-heat the oven to Gas Mark 4, 180°C, 350°F.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan. Add the minced lamb. Break up the mixture with a wooden spoon to stop large clumps forming.
3. Brush the mushrooms. Remove the stalks and chop them. Add the stalks into the frying pan.
4. Take the pan off the heat when everything is browned and transfer to a dish. Add the ricotta and pesto. Mix and season to taste.
5. Lightly oil the mushrooms and stuff them with the mince mixture. Place them in an oven dish and cook for 10 minutes.
6. Sprinkle over the grated cheese then the chopped pine nuts and continue to cook in the oven for around 10 minutes.
7. Serve hot as a starter or snack, accompanied by a salad.

Tip:
– You can also use small mushrooms for this recipe and serve them as canapes.

RECIPE FROM TASTYEASYLAMB

This recipe was created by for the ‘Lamb – Tasty, Easy, Fun Campaign’, a new campaign launched in association with Bord Bia with co-funding from the EU. Visit www.tastyeasylamb.ie a tasty and fun destination for all things lamb.

@Bordbia @BordBia
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