Holiday Roast Leg of Lamb
This Easter leg of lamb is marinated in tangy plain yogurt, then roasted with lemon zest, rosemary, parsley, garlic, onions, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. The herbs and citrus lend a fragrant, bright flavor to the rich lamb, making it a fitting centerpiece for a spring holiday meal.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Holiday Roast Leg of Lamb, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
To make the marinade, combine yogurt, rosemary, parsley, garlic, and lemon zest in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add lamb and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.
- 2
To roast the lamb, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) the next day.
- 3
Spread onions over the bottom of a roasting pan. Remove lamb from the marinade; rinse, pat dry, and set aside. Discard the marinade.
- 4
Combine olive oil, rosemary, salt, pepper, parsley, garlic, and lemon zest in a food processor; pulse until the mixture becomes a smooth paste. Rub the lamb with the paste, then place it on top of the onions in the roasting pan.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Continue baking until desired doneness, 40 to 50 minutes for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).
- Calories 454.07 kcal High 23%
- Protein 53.79 g Good Source 108%
- Carbohydrate 17.11 g 6%
- Total Fat 20.1 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 5.1 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 156.51 mg High 52%
- Sodium 312.93 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 3.44 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 6.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 232.88 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 4.81 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 1197.57 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 42.6 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 23.78 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Holiday Roast Leg of Lamb is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Rosemary, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 454.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Holiday Roast Leg of Lamb made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic, Leg of Lamb. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Holiday Roast Leg of Lamb?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 454.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Holiday Roast Leg of Lamb easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Holiday Roast Leg of Lamb healthy?
- Holiday Roast Leg of Lamb has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 454.07 calories and 53.79 g of protein, or 108% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 312.93 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.1 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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