Simple Roasted Leg of Lamb
This boneless leg of lamb is pierced with garlic and fresh rosemary, seasoned with salt and black pepper, and roasted with tomato sauce. The lamb’s rich, herb-infused flavor and tangy tomato accompaniment make it a fitting centerpiece for a holiday meal or special Sunday dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Roasted Leg of Lamb, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 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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- 35
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Rub the leg of lamb all over with salt and pepper. Use a small knife to make punctures in the lamb about 1 inch apart. Press slivers of garlic into each hole, about 1/2 inch below the surface. Place the lamb in a roasting pan. Either remove the rosemary from the stalk and sprinkle it over the lamb, rubbing it in on all sides, or use the lamb's string to secure it. Pour tomato sauce over the lamb.
- 3
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Lower the temperature to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) and continue roasting for about 15 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). If you prefer the meat well-done, continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C).
- Calories 313.05 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 49.89 g Good Source 100%
- Carbohydrate 5.1 g 2%
- Total Fat 10.62 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.16 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 152.35 mg High 51%
- Sodium 316.61 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 1.37 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 41.06 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 4.27 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 958.54 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 34.63 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 3.56 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Simple Roasted Leg of Lamb is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic, and Leg of Lamb. Each serving provides about 313.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Roasted Leg of Lamb made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic, Leg of Lamb, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Roasted Leg of Lamb?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 313.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Roasted Leg of Lamb easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Simple Roasted Leg of Lamb healthy?
- Simple Roasted Leg of Lamb has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 313.05 calories and 49.89 g of protein, or 100% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 316.61 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.16 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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