Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb with Asparagus and Mint Chimichurri

Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb with Asparagus and Mint Chimichurri

  • prep: 1092 hr 15 min
  • cook: 1092 hr 15 min
  • total: 1092 hr 15 min
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  • Summary

    Lamb and mint are a classic combination that doesn't need to be messed with, but the chimichurri sauce in this recipe is a fun riff on these spring staples.

    Ingredients

    • 9 cloves garlic, 7 minced and 2 whole
    • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 1 (6-pound) boneless leg of lamb
    • 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
    • 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
    • 2 cups fresh mint leaves

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    Nutrition

    Nutritional Info
    ESHA
    • Servings Per Recipe: 1
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 1461 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 96 g 147.42%
    • Saturated Fat: 33 g 162.9%
    • Trans Fat: 0 g %
    • Cholesterol: 308 mg 102.81%
    • Sodium: 347 mg 14.46%
    • Calcium: 459 mg 45.94%
    • Potassium: 3853 mg 110.09%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 35 mg 195.83%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 26 g 103.72%
    • Sugar: 20 g
    • Protein: 109 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 1 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 7 g
    • Vitamin A 342.77%
    • Vitamin C 447.6%
    • Vitamin D 0%
    • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Diabetes Exchanges
    • Exchange - Fat14
    • Exchange - Fruit1
    • Exchange - NonFat Milk0
    • Exchange - Other Carbs0
    • Exchange - Starch0
    • Exchange - Vegetables8
    • Exchange - Lean Meat12
    • Exchange - Alcohol0
    MyPlate Info
    • MyPlate - Grain Total0 oz-eq
    • MyPlate - Vegetable Total7 c
    • MyPlate - Fruit0 c
    • MyPlate - Dairy0 c
    • MyPlate - Protein Total12 oz-eq

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