Garlic-Studded Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary
This roast leg of lamb is seasoned with sliced garlic, fresh rosemary, salt, and black pepper, giving the meat a fragrant herb-and-garlic flavor. Simple to prepare and tender when roasted, it makes an impressive centerpiece for a holiday meal or special gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 45 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Studded Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 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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- 43
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Cut deep slits in the top of the leg of lamb every 3 to 4 inches; push slices of garlic into the slits. Generously season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Place the lamb on a roasting pan; arrange several sprigs of fresh rosemary under and on top of the lamb.
- 4
Roast in the preheated oven for 1 3/4 to 2 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the lamb reads at least 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) for medium-rare to medium doneness.
- 5
Cover the lamb with aluminum foil and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.
- 6
Serve with your favorite sides.
- Calories 238.93 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 40.52 g Good Source 81%
- Carbohydrate 0.5 g 0%
- Total Fat 8.47 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.56 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 126.62 mg High 42%
- Sodium 117.39 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 25.11 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 662.96 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 1.14 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.48 mg Low Source 1%
- 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 Studded Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary is made with 6 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic, and Leg of Lamb. Each serving provides about 238.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Studded Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary 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 Garlic-Studded Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary?
- About 2 hrs in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 238.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Studded Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Garlic-Studded Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary healthy?
- Garlic-Studded Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 238.93 calories and 40.52 g of protein, or 81% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 117.39 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.56 g (13% 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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