Roast Spring Lamb Leg With Mint Sauce Recipe

Name: Roast Spring Lamb Leg With Mint Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves; 1 (4 1/2 lb) lamb leg; 2 1/4 lb Desiree potatoes, cut into wedges; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; None None FOR THE MINT SAUCE; 1 cup fresh mint leaves; 2 tbsp ground almonds; 2 cloves garlic, quartered; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
1 (4 1/2 lb) lamb leg
2 1/4 lb Desiree potatoes, cut into wedges
1 cup chicken stock
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
None None FOR THE MINT SAUCE
1 cup fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp ground almonds
2 cloves garlic, quartered
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice

1
Combine oil, garlic, lemon juice and oregano in a small bowl. Rub into lamb, cover and chill for 3 hours or overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Place potatoes in a large oiled roasting pan. Pour stock over potatoes and top with rosemary. Arrange lamb on top of potatoes. Roast for 1 hour, or until lamb is cooked to your liking. Remove lamb from pan, cover and let rest for 15 mins.
3
Increase oven to 475u00b0F. Roast potatoes for 15 mins, or until browned.
4
Meanwhile, to make the mint sauce, blend or process mint, almonds and garlic until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in olive oil and lemon juice.
5
Serve lamb with potatoes and mint sauce.

690

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, and more.

Yes, Roast Spring Lamb Leg With Mint Sauce 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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Roast Spring Lamb Leg With Mint Sauce

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