Rosemary Leg of Lamb Recipe

From the Taste of  Home web site. Low calorie and low carb will fit into any diet or diabetic menu.

Roast lamb is perfect for Easter time or any special occasion. This succulent dish calls for a flavorful rosemary, garlic and onion rub.

    * 10-12 Servings
    * Prep: 10 min. Bake: 2 hours + standing

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Ingredients

    * 1/3 cup olive oil
    * 1/4 cup minced fresh rosemary
    * 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
    * 4 garlic cloves, minced
    * 1/2 teaspoon salt
    * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    * 1 bone-in leg of lamb (5 to 6 pounds), trimmed

Directions

    * Combine the oil, rosemary, onion, garlic, salt and pepper; rub over lamb. Place fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
    * Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°), basting occasionally with pan juices. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Yield: 10-12 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 6 ounces cooked meat equals 212 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 85 mg cholesterol, 137 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat.

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