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Oven-Roasted Lamb Leg with Garlic & Rosemary

A recipe from Israel.

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Oven-Roasted Lamb Leg with Garlic & Rosemary

Nutrition (per serving)

880Calories
68 gProtein
12 gCarbs
64 gFat
2 gSugar
1400 mgSalt

Ingredients

  • 2.5–3 kg Lamb leg (bone-in)
  • 8 tbsp Olive oil
  • 12 cloves (sliced) Garlic
  • 6 sprigs Fresh rosemary
  • 6 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Paprika (sweet)
  • 1 tbsp Cumin (ground)
  • to taste Salt & black pepper
  • 1.5 kg (quartered, optional) Potatoes

Method

  1. Preheat oven 160°C (325°F).
  2. Make deep slits in lamb leg → insert garlic slices and rosemary sprigs.
  3. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, salt & pepper → rub all over lamb.
  4. Place lamb in large roasting pan (add potatoes around if using) → cover loosely with foil.
  5. Roast 3.5–4 hours → remove foil last 45 min to brown and crisp skin.
  6. Rest 20 min → carve → serve with pan juices, tahini, and salad.

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