INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE MIXED BABY VEGETABLE
*available at specialty produce markets
To make the lamb:
In a large roasting pan stir together the tomatoes, the mushrooms, the bell
pepper, the yellow onion, the shallots, the garlic, the pearl onions, the
rosemary, oregano, and thyme sprig, 1/4 cup of the oil, and salt and pepper
to taste. Arrange the lamb, patted dry, on top of the vegetable mixture,
drizzle it with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and season it with salt
and pepper. Roast the lamb and the vegetables in the middle of a preheated
450F. oven for 15 minutes, reduce the temperature to 350F., and roast the
lamb and stirring the vegetables every 20 minutes, for 1 hour and 20
minutes more, or until the lamb registers 145F. on a meat thermometer for
medium-rare meat.
Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let it stand, covered loosely with
foil, for 15 minutes. Reserve the pearl onions for the mixed baby
vegetables. Transfer the lamb to a platter, spoon the baby vegetables
around it, and garnish the lamb with the mint sprigs. If planning to make
the stuffed cabbage reserve 1 pound of the lamb.
To make the mixed vegetables:
In a kettle of boiling salted water cook separately the zucchini, the
pattypan squash, the carrots, and the haricots verts until each vegetable
is crisp-tender and cook the potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice,
until it is cooked through, transferring the vegetables as they are cooked
with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop the cooking.
Drain the vegetables and pat them dry. The vegetables may be prepared up to
this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
In a large skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot
but not smoking and in it saute the zucchini, the pattypan squash, the
carrots, the haricots verts, and the onions for 3 minutes, or until they
are heated through. Stir in the potato, the herbs, and salt and pepper to
taste and saute the mixture for 1 minute. Serves 4.
Serves 6 to 8.
Gourmet March 1993

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