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Easter Leg of Lamb Recipe

A delicious and tender leg of lamb perfect for Easter dinner.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 leg lamb about 5-6 pounds
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Rub the mixture all over the lamb leg.
  4. Place the lamb in a roasting pan.
  5. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
  6. Let the lamb rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 500mg | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Easter, Lamb, Roast
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