Roasted Leg of Lamb Recipe

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Roasted Leg of Lamb
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Directions:

  1. Veal stock can be purchased at specialty stores or can be made by boiling 1 pound of veal bones in 16 cups of water in a large stockpot for two hours.
  2. Strain and discard the bones.
  3. Use as needed, the stock can be frozen for later use.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  5. Trim fat from lamb leg.
  6. Combine oil and mustard and coat lamb with the mixture.
  7. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoon cumin, 1/2 cup of the mint and salt and pepper.
  8. Place lamb leg on top of diced veggies in a large roasting pan.
  9. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until slightly pink in the middle.
  10. Remove lamb from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before carving.
  11. Remove veggies from pan and set aside.
  12. Deglaze the roasting pan with stock.
  13. Stir in balsamic vinegar, remaining mint, the 1 teaspoon cumin, sugar and red wine.
  14. Simmer for a few minutes.
  15. Carve the lamb thinly and serve on top of roasted veggies with a light ladle of sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 136.57 Kcal (572 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.55g 9%
Sodium 97.47mg 4%
Potassium 335.43mg 7%
Total Carbs 11.05g 4%
Sugars 4.87g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4.35g 17%
Protein 0.96g 2%
Vitamin C 12.1mg 20%
Vitamin A 2mg 66%
Iron 238.4mg 1324%
Calcium 113mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 96.32 Kcal (403 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.91g 9%
Sodium 68.75mg 4%
Potassium 236.58mg 7%
Total Carbs 7.79g 4%
Sugars 3.43g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3.07g 17%
Protein 0.67g 2%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 20%
Vitamin A 1.4mg 66%
Iron 168.1mg 1324%
Calcium 79.7mg 11%

* 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

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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