Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb
This boneless leg of lamb is roasted with abundant whole garlic cloves, garlic powder, and fresh rosemary, creating a richly aromatic centerpiece with tender, juicy meat and deep herb-and-garlic flavor. Serve it as the main course for a festive dinner or special family gathering, with the roasted garlic and rosemary complementing the lamb.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 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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- 40
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Cut deep slits evenly spaced around the leg of lamb without cutting the netting. Stuff each slit with garlic.
- 3
Rub garlic powder over lamb. Slice rosemary sprigs; place under the netting evenly around lamb. Transfer lamb to a roasting pan.
- 4
Roast lamb in the preheated oven until pink and juicy in the center for medium, about 2 to 2 ½ hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).
- 5
Remove from the oven and cover with aluminum foil; let rest until the thermometer reads 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) before carving, about 20 minutes.
- 6
Slice the rosemary sprigs and tuck them under the netting evenly around the lamb.
- 7
Place the lamb in a roasting pan.
- 8
Roast the lamb in the preheated oven until the center is pink and juicy for medium, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- 9
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center; it should register 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).
- 10
Remove the lamb from the oven and cover it with aluminum foil.
- 11
Let it rest until the thermometer reads 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) before carving, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 405.63 kcal High 20%
- Protein 66.91 g Good Source 134%
- Carbohydrate 3.03 g 1%
- Total Fat 14.06 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.25 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 208.95 mg High 70%
- Sodium 194.01 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 0.35 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 55.81 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 5.31 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 1101.95 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 3.64 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.86 mg Low Source 3%
- 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
Garlic Rosemary Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Rosemary, Garlic, Garlic Powder, and Lamb Leg Steak. Each serving provides about 405.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Rosemary, Garlic, Garlic Powder, Lamb Leg Steak, Leg of Lamb. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 405.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb healthy?
- Garlic-Rosemary Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 405.63 calories and 66.91 g of protein, or 134% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 194.01 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.25 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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