Roasted Leg of Lamb with Raspberry-Rosemary Sauce
A boneless leg of lamb is marinated with dried rosemary, roasted, and served with a tangy raspberry sauce. The sauce combines frozen raspberries, raspberry jam, vegetable broth, and red wine vinegar for a fruity, tart contrast to the lamb, making this a distinctive centerpiece for a special dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Leg of Lamb with Raspberry-Rosemary Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
In a blender or large food processor, combine the vegetable broth, raspberries, raspberry jam, and red wine vinegar. Purée until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and set aside.
- 2
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly sear the leg of lamb on all sides, then remove it from the pan. Pierce the meat every inch or so with the tines of a fork. Place it in a bowl with the raspberry sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours to marinate. Turn occasionally.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the lamb from the marinade and pat it dry. Place it on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
- 4
Roast the lamb for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the meat reads 140 degrees F (62 degrees C). Let it stand for 10 to 15 minutes before carving. The temperature should rise by another 5 to 10 degrees while it rests for medium-rare. If you prefer it more well-done, wait until it reaches 145 degrees F before removing it from the oven.
- 5
While the lamb is roasting, transfer the marinade to a saucepan. Bring it to a boil and add the rosemary. Boil over medium-high heat until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. Carve the lamb and spoon the sauce over it to serve.
- Calories 562.03 kcal High 28%
- Protein 76.19 g Good Source 152%
- Carbohydrate 29.26 g 11%
- Total Fat 16.71 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 4.9 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 229.14 mg High 76%
- Sodium 500.42 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 8.05 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 16.71 g --
- Added Sugars 8.78 g Moderate 18%
- Calcium 82.21 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 6.7 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 1406.66 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin A 103.82 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 28.53 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Roasted Leg of Lamb with Raspberry Rosemary Sauce is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Rosemary, Frozen Raspberries, Leg of Lamb, and Raspberry. Each serving provides about 562.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Leg of Lamb with Raspberry-Rosemary Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Rosemary, Frozen Raspberries, Leg of Lamb, Raspberry, Raspberry Jam. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Leg of Lamb with Raspberry-Rosemary Sauce?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 562.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Leg of Lamb with Raspberry-Rosemary Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Roasted Leg of Lamb with Raspberry-Rosemary Sauce healthy?
- Roasted Leg of Lamb with Raspberry-Rosemary Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 562.03 calories and 76.19 g of protein, or 152% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 500.42 mg (22% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.9 g (25% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.78 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Alcohol, 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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