Festive Roast Leg of Lamb
This succulent leg of lamb is richly aromatic, seasoned with salt, pepper, seasoned salt, marjoram, dry mustard, cardamom, and thyme. Slivers of orange peel and fresh mint add fragrant citrus and herbal notes, making it a festive centerpiece for a Christmas dinner or other special holiday meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Festive Roast Leg of Lamb, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 68 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 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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- 42
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, seasoned salt, marjoram, mustard, and cardamom. Rub the spice mixture over the lamb. Cut 16 deep slits into the roast. Insert thyme and a sliver of orange peel into each slit. Place the lamb fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert a meat thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the meat.
- 3
Roast the lamb in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. The meat is medium when a meat thermometer registers 175 degrees F and well done at 180 degrees F.
- 4
Remove the meat thermometer. Place the roast on a warm serving platter. Put a paper frill around the end of the leg bone and garnish the platter with fresh mint.
- Calories 287.59 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 48.78 g Good Source 98%
- Carbohydrate 0.67 g 0%
- Total Fat 10.24 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.04 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 151.97 mg High 51%
- Sodium 151.34 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 34.86 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.97 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 804.04 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 5.12 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.41 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Festive Roast Leg of Lamb is made with 10 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Orange Peel, Dried Thyme, and Dry Mustard. Each serving provides about 287.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Festive Roast Leg of Lamb made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Orange Peel, Dried Thyme, Dry Mustard, Fresh Mint. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Festive Roast Leg of Lamb?
- About 3 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 287.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Festive Roast Leg of Lamb easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Festive Roast Leg of Lamb healthy?
- Festive Roast Leg of Lamb has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 287.59 calories and 48.78 g of protein, or 98% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 151.34 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.04 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Mustard, 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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