HONEY GARLIC LEG OF LAMB | Easy Roast Lamb Recipe

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while brown sugar is more affordable.

leg of lamb

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork tenderloin is leaner, and chicken thighs are budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Smash and peel 3 cloves of garlic.

Add the peeled garlic to a bowl with a little Greek extra virgin olive oil.

Use a garlic press to crush the garlic into the bowl.

Add about 1/4 cup of low-sodium soy sauce to the bowl.

Add about 1/4 cup of honey to the bowl for sweetness.

Add fresh cracked black pepper to the mixture.

Mix the ingredients in the bowl until well combined and the sauce thickens slightly.

Prepare a flat baking sheet for the leg of lamb.

Place a piece of parchment paper on the baking sheet, creating a papillote.

Put the leg of lamb in the center of the parchment paper.

Brush the sauce all over the leg of lamb, ensuring it is well-coated.

Pour any remaining sauce over the lamb.

Wrap the parchment paper around the lamb to seal in the juices.

Place the wrapped lamb in the preheated oven.

Roast for about 1.5 hours, checking for doneness.

After 1.5 hours, check the lamb for tenderness; it should be juicy and flavorful.

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