How to make Perfect Roast Lamb Leg :: Sweet Twist on the Classic Roast Lamb with Honey and Nuts

hazelnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Almonds provide a similar crunch and flavor profile.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup offers a lower glycemic index alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and neutral in flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Bouillon cubes are a cost-effective way to add flavor.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare the marinade by mixing honey, olive oil, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Finely chop the hazelnuts and walnuts and add them to the marinade.

Rub the marinade all over the lamb leg, ensuring it is evenly coated.

Place the lamb in a roasting pan and surround it with spiral potatoes.

Cover the lamb loosely with foil and roast for 1.5 hours, basting occasionally with pan juices.

Remove the foil and roast for an additional 30-45 minutes until the lamb reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.

Let the lamb rest for 15-20 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute.

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