Leg Of Lamb With Basil Carrots And Potatoes Recipe

Name: Leg Of Lamb With Basil Carrots And Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb leg of lamb; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 3 tbsp oil; 3 None onions, peeled and sliced; 2 None carrots, peeled and sliced; 5-6 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 None lemons, 1 zested and juiced, 1 sliced; 6 sprigs thyme; 1 1/2 cup vegetable stock; 2 3/4 lb potatoes, peeled; 2 lb bunch of small carrots, peeled and with some of the tops left on; 2 tbsp butter; 3-4 sprigs basil

Servings: persons

3 lb leg of lamb
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 tbsp oil
3 None onions, peeled and sliced
2 None carrots, peeled and sliced
5-6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 None lemons, 1 zested and juiced, 1 sliced
6 sprigs thyme
1 1/2 cup vegetable stock
2 3/4 lb potatoes, peeled
2 lb bunch of small carrots, peeled and with some of the tops left on
2 tbsp butter
3-4 sprigs basil

1
Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F. Sprinkle the lamb with cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a roasting pan over medium-high heat and sear the lamb all over. Remove it from the pan. In the same pan, saute the onions, carrots, garlic, half the lemon zest, and thyme for 5 minutes. Carefully pour in the stock and lemon juice. Sprinkle the rest of the lemon zest over the lamb. Set the lamb in the stock, bring to the boil, cover, and roast in the oven for 2 1/2 hours. With about 20 mins to go, distribute the slices of lemon around the lamb.
2
Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for about 20 mins. Cook the carrots in a separate pan of boiling salted water for about 12 mins, covered.
3
Carefully remove the lamb from the roasting pan and pour the meat juices through a strainer into a saucepan. Bring them to the boil and then simmer for 2 mins.
4
To finish the carrots, melt the butter, drain the carrots, and mix with the melted butter and basil. Drain the potatoes.
5
To serve, place the lamb on a large platter and garnish with thyme, carrots, and some of the meat juices on the plate. Serve the potatoes with the remaining juices on the side.

1771

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb leg of lamb, 1 pinch cayenne pepper, 3 tbsp oil, 3 None onions, peeled and sliced, and more.

Yes, Leg Of Lamb With Basil Carrots And Potatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Leg Of Lamb With Basil Carrots And Potatoes

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