Easy Herb-Crusted Easter Lamb

How to Make Easy Herb-Crusted Easter Lamb at Home

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Ingredients

• 4 pounds leg of lamb
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
• 1 quarter cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 zest lemon
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 large onion
• 4 medium potatoes

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest to create a herb paste.

3. 3

   Pat the leg of lamb dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.

4. 4

   Rub the herb paste all over the leg of lamb, ensuring an even coating.

5. 5

   Peel and chop the carrots, onion, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Scatter them around the lamb in the roasting pan.

6. 6

   Pour the vegetable broth into the bottom of the roasting pan to keep the vegetables moist.

7. 7

   Roast the lamb in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

8. 8

   After 20 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue roasting for an additional 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the lamb reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare.

9. 9

   Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

10. 10

    Serve the sliced lamb with roasted vegetables and pan juices.