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Holiday Leg of Lamb Recipe

A delicious and festive leg of lamb perfect for holiday gatherings.
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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: 8 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 tablespoon Thyme chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°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 and roast in the preheated oven for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare.
  5. Let the lamb rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 450mg | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Festive, Holiday, Lamb
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