This easy leg of lamb recipe with garlic and fresh rosemary is foolproof and so flavorsome. It’s perfect for Easter dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 (5 1/2 pound) boneless leg of lamb, tied in netting
- 20 cloves garlic, peeled, or more to taste
- garlic powder, or to taste
- 10 fresh rosemary sprigs
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Step 2
Cut 20 deep slits evenly spaced around the leg of lamb without cutting the netting. Stuff one garlic clove into each slit. Rub garlic powder over lamb. Slice rosemary sprigs; place under the netting evenly around lamb. Transfer lamb to a roasting pan.
Step 3
Roast in the preheated oven until pink and juicy in the center for medium, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove from the oven and cover with aluminum foil; lest rest until thermometer reads 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) before carving, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 346 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat20g | 25% |
Saturated Fat8g | 41% |
Cholesterol126mg | 42% |
Sodium93mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate3g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars0g | |
Protein36g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 14% |
Calcium31mg | 2% |
Iron3mg | 17% |
Potassium483mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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