Indulge in a succulent roast leg of lamb, perfectly seasoned and paired with hearty potatoes and carrots. This flavorful dish is ideal for family gatherings or special occasions.
1448 kcal
/serving
2 hours 10 mins
Serves
4
Medium
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2kg leg of lamb'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 medium potatoes, chopped into large chunks'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 carrots, peeled and chopped'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 parsnips, peeled and chopped'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '10 large radishes, halved'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '150g sliced runner beans'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '100g extra-fine green beans'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '3 tbsp olive oil'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1 tsp salt'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1 tsp ground black pepper'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp dried rosemary'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp dried thyme'}
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F (175°C)).
- Score the fatty parts of the lamb lightly with a sharp knife.
- Rub 1 tbsp of olive oil into the lamb, then season with half the salt, pepper, and rosemary.
Cooking
- Place the lamb in a large roasting tin and roast for 1 hour 15 mins.
- Baste the lamb, add the potatoes around it, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for another 15 mins.
- Turn the potatoes, add carrots, parsnips, and radishes, coat in juices, and roast for 25 mins.
- Add runner beans and green beans, coat in juices, season with remaining salt and pepper, and roast for a final 15 mins.
Plating & Serving
- Transfer the lamb and vegetables to a warm serving platter.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For a gravy, add 300ml lamb stock to the roasting tin juices, bring to a boil on the stovetop, and thicken with a cornflour slurry.
Suggested Sides
crusty bread
green salad
Nutrition per Serving
1448
Calories
101.7g
Protein
87% DV
70.2g
Carbs
24% DV
83.2g
Fat
106% DV
13.8g
Fiber
36% DV
10.5g
Sugars
935mg
Sodium
62% DV
340mg
Cholesterol
97% DV
| Health Labels | Sugar Conscious Mediterranean Dairy Free Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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