Roasted Leg of Lamb (Bone In) Recipe

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Roasted Leg of Lamb (Bone In)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Mix rosemary, salt, and pepper in small dish.
  3. Rub half of spice mixture over larger end of leg of lamb.
  4. Slice 2 large garlic cloves into about 15 to 20 slivers and mix with remaining spices in bowl.
  5. Cut 15 to 20 small slits in leg of lamb and place spiced garlic cloves into the slits.
  6. Rub 3 tablespoons olive oil over the surface of the leg of lamb.
  7. Place on rack in center of roasting pan and place in preheated oven.
  8. Cook for 15 minutes at 450°F and then lower heat to 350°F for rest of cooking time of 1 1/4 hours (or, alternatively, lower heat immediately and cook at 325°F for adjusted cooking time).
  9. Remove from oven and test with instant read thermometer inserted into thickest part of leg; consider lamb done at 130-140°F (temperature will rise about 5 degrees out of oven).
  10. Cover with aluminum foil and let rest 10-15 minutes.
  11. Slice into thin slices and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 480.85 Kcal (2013 kJ)
Calories from fat 303.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.69g 52%
Cholesterol 147.39mg 49%
Sodium 603.58mg 25%
Potassium 727.09mg 15%
Total Carbs 0.36g 0%
Sugars 0.01g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 0%
Protein 43.14g 86%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 4.6mg 25%
Calcium 25.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 206.33 Kcal (864 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.46g 52%
Cholesterol 63.24mg 49%
Sodium 258.99mg 25%
Potassium 311.99mg 15%
Total Carbs 0.15g 0%
Sugars 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.03g 0%
Protein 18.51g 86%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 2mg 25%
Calcium 10.9mg 3%

* 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

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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