Roasted Leg of Lamb with Minted New Potatoes

Herb-infused roasted leg of lamb served with buttered, mint-scented new potatoes and garlic.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1105.2 kcals 4420.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 27.1 grams 108.5 grams
Fat 83 grams 332.1 grams
Protein 62.1 grams 248.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
jar
Basil Pesto
Ready-made
1
tsp
Chicken Bouillon
Concentrated
Dairy
100
g
Liquids
2
l
Water
To cook
Meat
1.2
kg
Lamb
Leg of lamb
NutsSeeds
8
piece
Garlic
Cloves
8
sprig
Rosemary
Fresh
8
sprig
Thyme
Fresh
1
tsp
Salt
To taste
1
tsp
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
sprig
Thyme
Fresh
1
sprig
Mint
Large fresh sprig
2
piece
Bay Leaves
Large fresh
2
head
Garlic
Cut in half
50
g
Mint
Freshly chopped
OilsFats
1
ml
Olive Oil
For drizzling
Vegetables
600
g
New Potatoes
Washed and scrubbed

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Pierce the lamb leg eight times and insert a garlic clove, rosemary sprig, and thyme sprig into each hole.
  • Brush the meat with pesto, season with salt and pepper, place in a tray, and drizzle with oil.
  • Roast for 45 to 60 minutes until cooked to your preference.
  • Cover the lamb with foil and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  • Boil 2 litres of water in a large pan.
  • Add potatoes, bouillon, salt, thyme, mint sprig, bay leaves, and halved garlic heads to the boiling water.
  • Drain the potatoes and discard the herbs, garlic, and liquid once tender.
  • Toss the potatoes with butter, chopped mint, salt, and pepper.
  • Carve the lamb and serve on plates with the prepared new potatoes.