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Showstopper! This Roast Leg of Lamb glistens with a blackberry glaze and is the ultimate meal for the holidays or a special occasion. 341 calories and 9 Weight Watchers SmartPoints
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Roasted Leg of Lamb with Blackberry Glaze

Showstopper! This Roast Leg of Lamb glistens with a blackberry glaze and is the ultimate meal for the holidays or a special occasion. 341 calories and 9 Weight Watchers SmartPoints
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Entrees
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Gluten Free, Holiday Recipes
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 341.2kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds Open Nature boneless leg of lamb
  • 4 garlic cloves cut in half
  • 3 tablespoons O Organics extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped O Organics fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground pepper

The Glaze:

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Cut 8 small slits over the surface of the lamb. Tuck a half garlic clove in each slit.
  • Using kitchen string, tightly tie the lamb in several places (see photo above).
  • In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper. Rub the rosemary mixture over the surface of the lamb.
  • Place the leg of lamb in a roasting pan or on a rimmed baking sheet. Cook at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  • Decrease the heat to 350 degrees F and roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads 130 degrees F, about 1 ¼ hours. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the lamb with ⅓ of the glaze.
  • Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for about 20 minutes. The temperature will rise about 10 degrees as the lamb rests, bringing it to medium-rare.
  • Brush the lamb with another ⅓ of the glaze. Slice against the grain. Serve with remaining glaze.

The Glaze:

  • In a small, whisk together the blackberry preserves, Worcestershire sauce and apple cider vinegar.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points: 9 (SmartPoints), 9 (Points+), 8 (Old Points)

Nutrition

Serving: 5Ounces | Calories: 341.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.1g | Protein: 33.4g | Fat: 18.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 91.7mg | Sodium: 1091.5mg | Sugar: 7g