Roast lamb with avgolemono sauce

Dairy Free
Health score
49%
Roast lamb with avgolemono sauce
120 min.
6
372kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your dinner gatherings, look no further than this exquisite Roast Lamb with Avgolemono Sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this dish combines the succulent flavor of tender lamb with a refreshing, tangy Greek avgolemono sauce that's both simple to prepare and utterly delicious. With its rich and comforting profile, it’s sure to impress your family and friends.

The process begins with a beautifully seasoned leg of lamb, cooked to perfection in a hot oven, then wrapped in foil to rest and absorb its own juices. While the lamb is resting, you’ll whip up the avgolemono sauce—a luscious blend of egg yolks and lemon juice that provides a creamy texture without any dairy. The addition of spring onions elevates the sauce, adding a subtle crunch and enhancing its overall flavor.

This recipe not only captures the essence of traditional cooking but also ensures it's dairy-free, making it a delightful option for those with dietary restrictions. With a preparatory time of just two hours, including roasting and sauce-making, you can serve up a stunning main course that is bursting with flavor. So why not treat yourself and your loved ones to this mouthwatering dish? It’s time to gather around the table and enjoy a feast that’s both elegant and satisfying!

Ingredients

  •  leg of lamb 
  • tbsp dijon mustard 
  • tsp flour plain
  • tsp cornstarch 
  •  egg yolk 
  •  juice of lemon 
  • 300 ml chicken stock see hot
  •  spring onion finely sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas
  2. Set the leg of lamb into a roasting tin. Season with a little salt and plenty of black pepper. In a bowl, mix together the mustard and plain flour to a smooth paste.
  3. Spread it all over the lamb. Roast for 20 mins, then reduce the heat to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3 and cook for a further 1 hr 20 mins.
  4. Remove the lamb from the oven and leave to stand, covered in foil, for 15 mins.
  5. For the sauce, mix together 2 tbsp cold water and the cornflour to make a smooth paste. Beat together the egg yolks and lemon juice in a small saucepan and add 2-3 tbsp of the hot stock, whisking well. Stir in the cornflour paste and heat gently.
  6. Pour over the rest of the stock, then over a low heat stirring constantly, cook for 7-10 mins until the sauce has thickened. Do not boil.
  7. Add the spring onions, adjust the seasoning to taste, and serve hot with thin slices of the lamb.

Nutrition Facts

Calories372kcal
Protein58.37%
Fat36.83%
Carbs4.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.17
Glycemic Load
0.32
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
28.637391582779%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.49mg
Hesperetin
1.45mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.89mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:371.88kcal
18.59%
Fat:14.74g
22.67%
Saturated Fat:5.16g
32.26%
Carbohydrates:4.32g
1.44%
Net Carbohydrates:3.86g
1.4%
Sugar:1.38g
1.53%
Cholesterol:283.46mg
94.49%
Sodium:282.29mg
12.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:52.56g
105.11%
Vitamin B12:6.66µg
111.02%
Selenium:65.65µg
93.79%
Vitamin B3:15.73mg
78.66%
Zinc:9.56mg
63.72%
Phosphorus:529.47mg
52.95%
Vitamin B2:0.71mg
42.02%
Iron:4.99mg
27.72%
Vitamin B1:0.39mg
26.07%
Vitamin B6:0.49mg
24.53%
Potassium:794.51mg
22.7%
Vitamin B5:2.11mg
21.08%
Folate:82.88µg
20.72%
Magnesium:71.58mg
17.9%
Copper:0.35mg
17.46%
Vitamin K:16.82µg
16.02%
Vitamin C:5.5mg
6.66%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.17%
Vitamin A:258.47IU
5.17%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.05%
Vitamin D:0.65µg
4.32%
Calcium:40.85mg
4.09%
Fiber:0.47g
1.86%