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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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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.

Roast Spring Lamb Leg With Mint Sauce

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