Parslied Leg of Lamb

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
48%
Parslied Leg of Lamb
105 min.
14
101kcal

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Get ready to impress your friends and family with this stunning Parslied Leg of Lamb! This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a weekend dinner, and it's surprisingly easy to make. You'll love the bright, fresh flavors of the parsley marinade, which infuses the lamb with a vibrant herbaceousness that's simply irresistible.

What makes this recipe even better? It's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, so it caters to a range of dietary needs without sacrificing taste. Picture this: a beautifully roasted leg of lamb, fragrant with parsley and a hint of citrus, served hot with your favorite sides. The aroma alone will have everyone's mouths watering!

Don't be intimidated by the idea of roasting a leg of lamb. This recipe is designed to be straightforward, with clear instructions that ensure a perfectly cooked and flavorful roast every time. The combination of parsley, green onions, hazelnuts, and orange creates a marinade that tenderizes the meat and delivers a burst of flavor with each bite. Whether you prefer your lamb rare or medium, this recipe will guide you to achieve your desired level of doneness.

With a prep time that includes an overnight marinade and a relatively short roasting time, you can easily fit this impressive dish into your schedule. So, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a culinary masterpiece that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup green onions chopped
  • tablespoon hazelnuts chopped
  • 3.5 pound leg of lamb boneless lean
  • 0.3 cup orange juice unsweetened
  • teaspoons orange rind grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • oven
  • blender
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in container of an electric blender or food processor; cover and process until mixture forms a paste.
  2. Trim fat from lamb, and place lamb in a shallow dish. Rub parsley mixture over lamb. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours.
  3. Place lamb on a rack in a roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of roast, if desired.
  4. Bake, uncovered, at 325 for 1 hour and 45 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 140 (rare) to 160 (medium).
  5. Transfer lamb to a serving platter.
  6. Let stand 15 minutes. If desired, garnish with orange slices and parsley sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories101kcal
Protein61.09%
Fat33.91%
Carbs5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.64
Glycemic Load
0.35
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.21434793265%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.05mg
Catechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.53mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Apigenin
9.23mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.64mg
Quercetin
0.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:101.06kcal
5.05%
Fat:3.71g
5.71%
Saturated Fat:1.19g
7.44%
Carbohydrates:1.23g
0.41%
Net Carbohydrates:0.87g
0.32%
Sugar:0.52g
0.58%
Cholesterol:45.72mg
15.24%
Sodium:47.33mg
2.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.03g
30.06%
Vitamin K:77.9µg
74.19%
Vitamin B12:1.93µg
32.15%
Selenium:16.84µg
24.06%
Vitamin B3:4.56mg
22.8%
Zinc:2.82mg
18.83%
Phosphorus:144.68mg
14.47%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.07%
Vitamin C:9.02mg
10.93%
Iron:1.67mg
9.28%
Vitamin A:407.23IU
8.14%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.64%
Potassium:255.33mg
7.3%
Folate:27.47µg
6.87%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.7%
Magnesium:23.98mg
6%
Copper:0.11mg
5.74%
Vitamin B5:0.55mg
5.52%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.18%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.13%
Calcium:14.85mg
1.49%
Fiber:0.36g
1.44%
Source:My Recipes