Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary
This roast leg of lamb is marinated overnight in a fragrant blend of rosemary, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon zest. Roasting brings out the lamb’s rich flavor while the marinade adds a gently sweet, tangy, herbaceous finish, making it a welcoming centerpiece for a family meal or holiday table.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 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 Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix honey, garlic, rosemary, mustard, lemon zest, and pepper together in a small bowl. Place lamb in a flat dish, and rub the mixture over it. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Transfer lamb onto a rack in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and roast for 55 to 60 minutes more for medium rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 120 degrees F (50 degrees C). Let lamb rest for about 10 minutes before carving.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 5
Move the lamb onto a rack in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- 7
Reduce the heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and roast for 55 to 60 more minutes for medium rare.
- 8
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 120 degrees F (50 degrees C).
- 9
Let the lamb rest for about 10 minutes before carving.
- Calories 315.03 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 48.84 g Good Source 98%
- Carbohydrate 8.28 g 3%
- Total Fat 10.19 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.07 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 151.96 mg High 51%
- Sodium 154.64 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 6.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.27 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 32.33 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.89 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 810.18 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 1.47 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.72 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.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary is made with 9 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Coarse Sea Salt, Dijon Mustard, and Dried Lemon Peel. Each serving provides about 315.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Coarse Sea Salt, Dijon Mustard, Dried Lemon Peel, Fresh Rosemary. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 315.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary healthy?
- Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 315.03 calories and 48.84 g of protein, or 98% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 154.64 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.07 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Mustard 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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