Herb-Roasted Leg Of Lamb With Garlic Green Beans
A tender, slow-roasted leg of lamb infused with rosemary and garlic. Served alongside crisp-tender green beans tossed with toasted almonds.
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Before you start
Your 130-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftover lamb stores beautifully in an airtight container for up to 3 days and is excellent served cold over a dark, leafy green salad.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Using a sharp knife, make 1-inch slits evenly all over the leg of lamb.
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Stuff half of the peeled garlic cloves…
Stuff half of the peeled garlic cloves and small sprigs of fresh rosemary into the slits. Rub the lamb generously with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Place the lamb on a rack in…
Place the lamb on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325°F. Continue roasting for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 135°F for medium-rare.
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Transfer the lamb to a cutting board
Transfer the lamb to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
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While the lamb rests
While the lamb rests, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Toast the sliced almonds dry until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet
In the same skillet, warm a splash of olive oil. Mince the remaining garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the green beans, a splash of water, salt, and pepper. Cover and steam for 5 to 7 minutes until tender-crisp. Toss the warm beans with the toasted almonds.
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Slice the rested lamb against the grain…
Slice the rested lamb against the grain and serve alongside the warm garlic-almond green beans.
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The nutrition underneath
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A meat thermometer is your best…
A meat thermometer is your best tool here. Pull the lamb from the oven 5 to 10 degrees before your target temperature, as residual heat will continue cooking the meat while it rests.
If your budget allows
If your budget allows, opting for grass-fed lamb provides a better omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acid ratio, which is highly supportive for managing joint inflammation.
Leftover lamb stores beautifully in an…
Leftover lamb stores beautifully in an airtight container for up to 3 days and is excellent served cold over a dark, leafy green salad.
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