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Quick 5-Ingredient Roasted Leg of Lamb

A simple and flavorful roasted leg of lamb recipe that requires only five ingredients and minimal prep time, perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 whole leg of lamb about 4-5 pounds
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 teaspoons salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the leg of lamb dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.
  3. Rub the olive oil all over the lamb, then season generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Insert the smashed garlic cloves into slits in the meat.
Roasting
  1. Roast the lamb in the preheated oven for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
  2. Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with your choice of sides such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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