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Herb-Crusted Leg of Lamb
Photo: Emiliano Vittoriosi

Herb-Crusted Leg of Lamb

9 ingredients Serves 8. openrecipes
Herb-Crusted Leg of Lamb

Bread crumbs and a medley of fresh herbs form a savory crust on this leg of lamb, which makes an impressive centerpiece for a celebratory meal.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

514
Calories
29g
Protein
36g
Fat
20g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Bread 1 slice (30g) white 79
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Rosemary 1 tsp dried (1.2g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 bone-in leg of lamb, 5 1/2 to 6 lb., fat trimmed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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