Mediterranean Roast Lamb

7 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup canned black olives, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lite olive oil (or virgin)
  • 3 1/2 lbs leg of lamb, bone in

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350F, lightly oil a shallow roasting pan.
  2. 2
    In your blender (food Processor), with the metal blade blend the olives, garlic, spices and oil.
  3. 3
    Blend until almost pureed.
  4. 4
    Smear all over the lamb leg, place roast in the pan and roast for apprx 1 hour (apprx 20 minutes per lb.) or until the internal temp reaches 155F.
  5. 5
    Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

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