Pine Nut Crusted Rabbit

Pine Nut Crusted Rabbit is a deliciously unique dish that combines the rich flavors of rabbit with a crunchy pine nut coating, perfect for a Paleo BBQ experience. This dish is not only flavorful but also showcases the versatility of rabbit as a lean protein option.

Ingredients

• Rabbit legs - 2 (about 500g total)
• Pine nuts - 50g
• Almond flour - 30g
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Dried rosemary - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a food processor, combine pine nuts, almond flour, garlic powder, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is finely ground but still has some texture.
3. Pat the rabbit legs dry with paper towels and rub them with olive oil and lemon juice.
4. Coat each rabbit leg generously with the pine nut mixture, pressing it onto the meat to ensure it sticks well.
5. Place the coated rabbit legs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the rabbit is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which is essential for muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in healthy fats from pine nuts, providing energy and supporting heart health.

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