Savory Leg of Lamb Recipe

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Savory Leg of Lamb
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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Using a veggie peeler peel the yellow rind from one lemon, do not cut the pith with it Remove pith from this lemon and remove the rind and pith from the second lemon Slice each lemon across into 6 slices.
  3. Drop the zest (yellow saved peel) into a sauce pan of boiling water, blanch 1 minute& remove from water In your blender or food processor process the rosemary leaves, garlic, blanched zest, 1 tbsp oil, lemon juice, season with salt. Process until everything is chopped fine.
  4. Score the lamb leg with small cuts all over and rub the rosemary mixture into the cuts Put the lemon slices on the bottom of your roasting pan and put the lamb on top of them.
  5. Roast lamb for 45 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile scrub the potatoes and cut then in half or quarter them, depending on their size boil for 5 minutes, drain and sprinkle remaining 1 tbsp of oil evenly over them.
  7. Arrange the potatoes around the lamb and continue roasting for a further 50 minutes or until it reaches your desired temp (140°F for med rare, 160°F med & 170°F well done) take out the lamb and let it rest for 15 minutes (I cover it with foil).
  8. Increase oven temp to 450°F.
  9. Arrange the potatoes with the lemon slices in one layer and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until the potatoes are golden; toss lemon & potatoes with the chives. Serve along side the roast lamb.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1148.34 Kcal (4808 kJ)
Calories from fat 664.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 73.82g 114%
Cholesterol 343.9mg 115%
Sodium 339.9mg 14%
Potassium 2134.8mg 45%
Total Carbs 17.02g 6%
Sugars 1.57g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10%
Protein 102.69g 205%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 34%
Iron 11.8mg 66%
Calcium 75.5mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 177.1 Kcal (741 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.38g 114%
Cholesterol 53.04mg 115%
Sodium 52.42mg 14%
Potassium 329.23mg 45%
Total Carbs 2.62g 6%
Sugars 0.24g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 10%
Protein 15.84g 205%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 34%
Iron 1.8mg 66%
Calcium 11.6mg 8%

* 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

  • 28.6
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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