Ginger-lemon Roast Lamb Recipe

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Ginger-lemon Roast Lamb
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Directions:

  1. Trim any excess fat from lamb.
  2. Make 1/2 inch (1 cM) deep slits all over leg.
  3. In a small bowl, combine ginger, lemon rind, garlic, thyme, flour, salt and pepper.
  4. Stir in lemon juice to make paste.
  5. Coat lamb leg well, making sure it seeps into all the slits.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
  7. PREHEAT OVEN TO 450 degrees F (230C).
  8. Place lamb leg in shallow roast pan; pour wine into pan.
  9. Roast uncovered, 15 minutes.
  10. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (160C) and continue roasting for about 1-1/4 hour longer, or until internal temperature of meat is 130F (54C).
  11. Add water, if roast pan becomes dry.
  12. Remove lamb and let rest for 15 minutes under tent of foil, prior to carving.
  13. Skim fat from pan juices;.
  14. Add more water or wine, if necessary and bring to a boil, scraping up any brown bits from the pan.
  15. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 Tbsp (25mL) cold water and stir into pan.
  16. Cook, stirring all the while, until bubbly and thickened.
  17. Carve lamb leg and you would normally, and serve with your favourite vegetables, orzo or rice.
  18. Gravy on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 48.65 Kcal (204 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.24g 0%
Cholesterol 4.09mg 1%
Sodium 149.92mg 6%
Potassium 46.01mg 1%
Total Carbs 7.17g 2%
Sugars 1.03g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.28g 1%
Protein 0.72g 1%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 7%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 9.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.49 Kcal (484 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.58g 0%
Cholesterol 9.71mg 1%
Sodium 355.9mg 6%
Potassium 109.22mg 1%
Total Carbs 17.02g 2%
Sugars 2.45g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.67g 1%
Protein 1.7g 1%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 7%
Iron 0.8mg 2%
Calcium 22.4mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.9
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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