Make this Lamb Roast the star of your holiday table! Juicy, tender and succulent, this recipe for roast boneless leg of lamb turns out perfect every time. Start a new tradition and serve roast lamb instead of turkey this year. Suitable for gluten free, low carb, and paleo diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
Delighted to have teamed up with Try Lamb to bring you this recipe. Although it is a sponsored partnership, all opinions are my own.
Looking to do things a little differently this holiday season? Serve this delectable leg of lamb roast for Thanksgiving this year and start a whole new holiday tradition.
I know what you’re thinking….lamb instead of turkey? On Thanksgiving?!?!?
Friends, just hear me out. With only a handful of basic pantry ingredients and almost no effort at all, you will have a boneless lamb roast that is incredibly tender, so juicy, and full of seasonal flavour. Never have to fret about dry or tasteless.
And it’s ready in waaaay less time than it takes to cook a whole turkey. Yeap. We’re talking less than 2 hours versus an all-day cooking affair.
But if you’re just not ready to replace that Thanksgiving bird, that’s okay. The festive flavours of this lamb roast recipe make it the ideal main dish for your Christmas dinner.
Why You’ll Love Lamb Roast
- It’s SO easy! All it takes is a handful of ingredients and less than 2 hours in the oven to turn out this restaurant-quality main dish.
- Leg of lamb roast is sophisticated yet affordable. Feeding the entire extended family and your friends won’t break the bank when you serve boneless lamb.
- Not only does it taste amazing, lamb is a great source of important nutrients such as vitamin B12, niacin, zinc and potassium.
So, are you ready to learn how to cook lamb that is deliciously moist, juicy and tender? Gather up those ingredients and I will show you…..
How To Cook Lamb Roast
- Preheat the oven to 220 C / 425 F / gas mark 7.
- In a small bowl, combine oil, orange juice, garlic, thyme, allspice, salt and pepper and mix into a paste.
- Place the lamb on a baking tray and rub with the paste, making sure all sides are thoroughly coated.
- Roast in preheated oven for 20 mins.
- Turn the temperature down to 160 C / 320 F, and continue to bake for an additional 16 mins per 500g (for medium), or 20 mins per 500g for lamb that is well done.
- Remove the roast boneless leg of lamb from oven and let it rest for a full 20 mins before slicing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Boneless Lamb Roast Tips
- Feel free to customize the seasonings to suit your taste. Rosemary or oregano are great choices.
- If you prefer, you can swap the orange juice for apple cider or pomegranate juice.
- Make sure you allow the lamb time to fully rest before carving.
Roast Lamb Serving Suggestions
Pair this roast boneless leg of lamb with any (or all!) of the following sides:
- Green Beans Almondine.
- Instant Pot Buttered Cabbage.
- Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts.
- Healthier Crockpot Mashed Butternut Squash.
Roast Lamb Weight Watchers Points
There are 3 Freestyle SmartPoints in one serving of roast lamb.
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Lamb Roast
Ingredients
Lamb Roast Ingredients
- 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) boneless leg of lamb
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp thyme freshly chopped
- 1-2 tsp ground allspice to taste
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Lamb Roast Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220 C / 425 F / gas 7.
- In a small bowl, combine oil, orange juice, garlic, thyme, all spice, salt and pepper and mix into a paste.
- Place the lamb on a baking tray and rub with the paste, making sure all sides are thoroughly coated.
- Roast in preheated oven for 20 mins at 200 C.
- Turn down the temperature to 160 C / 320 F and bake for an
- additional 16 mins per 500g (1.1 lbs) for medium or 20 mins per 500g for lamb that is well done.
- Remove lamb from oven and let it rest for a full 20 mins before slicing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Leg of Lamb Roast Tips
- Feel free to customize the seasonings to suit your taste. Rosemary or oregano are great choices.
- If you prefer, you can swap the orange juice for apple cider or pomegranate juice.
- Make sure you allow the lamb time to fully rest before carving.
Lamb Roast Serving Suggestions
- Green Beans Almondine.
- Instant Pot Buttered Cabbage.
- Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts.
- Healthier Crockpot Mashed Butternut Squash.
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Thanks for the step by step recipe — I just sent this to my best friend who’s planning to make a lamb roast this weekend!
Never tried to cook lamb before because it sounds intimidating to me.. thanks for posting the recipe. They look so yummy and juicy.
Such amazing clicks! Roast lamb looks so perfect!
Lamb is my meat of preference. I always roast the leg with garlic and rosemary but am intrigued by the orange juice. Can’t wait to try!
This lamb roast look so good. Gotta try make this for my husband!
This lamb looks absolutely delicious! We are considering lamb for our festive meal.