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Roast Leg of Lamb
A Roasted Leg of Lamb is the perfect centerpiece for Easter dinner, and this Boneless Leg of Lamb makes roasting lamb a breeze! With classic flavors of rosemary and garlic to season the lamb simply and let its wonderful flavor shine, this impressive cut of meat is extremely tender and perfectly medium-rare!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 -10 Servings
Calories: 277 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Lamb
- 3 pounds boneless leg of lamb or 5-6 pounds of bone-in
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
Potatoes
- 2-3 pounds small potatoes
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub all over the leg of lamb.
- Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper and place in the bottom of a casserole dish or roasting pan. Place the leg of lamb on top.
- Roast for 1 1/2 to 2 hours (longer if using bone-in) until you reach medium-rare, which is 130-135°F on a digital meat thermometer inserted into the center of the lamb.
- Remove from oven and let the lamb rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
967mg
(40%)
Potassium
811mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
63IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8-10 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 967mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 811mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 63IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.