Grandma Rose’s Rosemary-Garlic Easter Leg of Lamb
This herb-roasted Easter lamb pairs a rosemary, garlic, butter, salt, and black pepper rub with a boneless leg of lamb, creating a richly seasoned centerpiece. Small red potatoes roast alongside olive oil and unpeeled garlic, adding a fragrant, rustic accompaniment suited to an Easter dinner or other celebratory spring gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma Rose’s Rosemary-Garlic Easter Leg of Lamb, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 46
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine peeled garlic, rosemary, salt, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor. With the processor running, pour in melted butter and process until finely minced and combined. Coat the top and sides of the lamb with rosemary paste. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 3
Toss unpeeled garlic, potatoes, and olive oil together in a bowl. Place the lamb in the center of a roasting pan, and arrange the potatoes and garlic around it.
- 4
Roast in the preheated oven for 75 to 90 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 283.5 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 34.0 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 14.17 g 5%
- Total Fat 10.65 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.47 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 106.11 mg High 35%
- Sodium 112.98 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.25 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 34.05 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.12 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 855.38 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 17.31 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 14.17 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Grandma Rose's Rosemary Garlic Easter Leg of Lamb is made with 10 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Red Potatoes, Black Pepper, Fresh Rosemary, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 283.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma Rose’s Rosemary-Garlic Easter Leg of Lamb made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Red Potatoes, Black Pepper, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic, Leg of Lamb. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandma Rose’s Rosemary-Garlic Easter Leg of Lamb?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 283.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma Rose’s Rosemary-Garlic Easter Leg of Lamb easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Grandma Rose’s Rosemary-Garlic Easter Leg of Lamb healthy?
- Grandma Rose’s Rosemary-Garlic Easter Leg of Lamb has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 283.5 calories and 34.0 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.47 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk 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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