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Lamb Roast
Create a new holiday tradition with this recipe for boneless lamb roast!
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, British, Western
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 1 hour hour 8 minutes minutes
Servings 8
Calories 170kcal
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
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!
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
Boneless Lamb Roast Weight Watchers Points
There are 3 Freestyle SmartPoints in one serving of this roast lamb recipe.
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg