Roast Leg Of Lamb In An Herb Crust Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1 tbsp fresh flatleaf parsley, chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary needles
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp breadcrumbs
4 and 1/2 lb leg of lamb
salt and pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees
Mix together the thyme, oregano, parsley and rosemary in a bowl, add the olive oil and breadcrumbs, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
Place the lamb in a large roasting tin, spread the herb mixture over it and roast for 15 minutes.
Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees
Add 1/4 pint warm water to the roasting tin and roast for a further 15 minutes.
Remove the lamb from the roasting tin, cover with foil and leave to stand for 10 minutes.
Carve the meat and place on a warm serving dish.
For a side dish, halve and seed some tomatoes, fill with breadcrumbs and chopped oregano, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and bake for 15 minutes. Serves 6.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	175.38 Kcal (734 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.61g	24%
Cholesterol	28.73mg	10%
Sodium	24.85mg	1%
Potassium	67.81mg	1%
Total Carbs	1.33g	0%
Sugars	0.12g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.32g	1%
Protein	6.97g	14%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	1%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	14.3mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	327.82 Kcal (1373 kJ)
Calories from fat	262.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.18g	24%
Cholesterol	53.7mg	10%
Sodium	46.45mg	1%
Potassium	126.74mg	1%
Total Carbs	2.48g	0%
Sugars	0.22g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.6g	1%
Protein	13.03g	14%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	1%
Iron	2mg	6%
Calcium	26.8mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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