Gigot en croûte is a delicious toddler-friendly recipe packed with nutrition and flavour. This traditional French dish is a great way to introduce kids to cooking, as they can help assemble the ingredients and can even decorate the pastry. This recipe provides toddlers with essential vitamins and minerals from the vegetables and legumes that are included, as well as a protein hit from the meat. Serve up this tasty meal to your little ones and they won’t be able to resist!

General Information

Servings: 4 Keywords: gigot, croûte, lamb, pastry Calories: 700 Protein: 22g Carbs: 32g Fats: 41g Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg (3 lb 5 oz) boneless gigot of lamb
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 2 fresh sprigs of rosemary
• 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of plain flour
• 2 sheets of ready-rolled puff pastry
• 1 large egg

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F/Gas 4).

2. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat and add the gigot of lamb. Sear the lamb on both sides until golden brown.

3. Add the garlic, rosemary and pepper to the pan and cook for 1 minute.

4. Sprinkle the flour over the lamb and mix it through.

5. Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and cook for 25 minutes.

6. Take the pan out of the oven and discard the herb stems.

7. Cut the puff pastry into two large circles that are slightly larger than the gigot of lamb. Place one of the pastry circles over the lamb and press down lightly.

8. Using a sharp knife, score the edges of the pastry and cut a small cross into the top of the pastry for a steam hole.

9. Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush over the pastry.

10. Place the pan back in the preheated oven and cook for a further 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.

11. Serve the gigot en croûte with fresh green vegetables and potatoes. Bon appétit!

Recommended Sides

For a classic French meal, serve the gigot en croûte with freshly cooked green vegetables, such as green beans or steamed broccoli, and boiled potatoes. For added flavour, rub some garlic and rosemary onto the vegetables before steaming or boiling. Or for a naughty but nice twist, try adding some melted butter and herbs to the boiled potatoes!