Oven Roasted Leg of Lamb
Roasting a leg of lamb in the oven is so easy! Seasoned with a garlic herb butter and roasted with potatoes and carrots, it’s the perfect classic Easter dinner recipe. I know – a leg of lamb can seem so intimidating to cook. But don’t worry: It’s actually incredibly easy! The entire recipe roasts in the oven, complete with vegetables on the same pan!
The vegetables go on the pan about 30 minutes before the lamb is done, so no need to worry about overcooked sides. The lamb is wonderfully seasoned with garlic and herbs for so much flavor without having to do much hands-on work. This is such an easy recipe to make for Easter – and the leftovers make a great sandwich, too! We enjoy a big green salad (with white balsamic vinaigrette!) with the lamb and roast vegetables. Also delicious: Classic gravy or a fresh yogurt dip with herbs.
Ingredients:
Lamb
- 1 (5-6lb) leg of lamb
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
- ½ tablespoon chopped thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ground black pepper to taste
Potatoes
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes hasselbacked
- 4 large carrots peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 heads of garlic cut in half