Lamb Recipe | Roast Lamb Leg Recipe

leg of lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while broth enhances flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Rub the leg of lamb with olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Sprinkle rosemary and thyme evenly over the lamb.

Place the lamb in a roasting pan with chopped onion, carrots, and potatoes.

Pour chicken broth and red wine around the lamb in the pan.

Add bay leaves to the broth mixture for flavor.

Roast in the preheated oven for about 1.5 to 2 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 60°C (140°F) for medium-rare.

Baste the lamb with the pan juices every 30 minutes.

Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with roasted vegetables.

Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice for added brightness.

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