Honey-Roasted Lamb with Juniper and Sage

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Tender lamb roast infused with aromatic juniper berries and fresh sage, finished with a honey glaze for a balance of savory and sweet. This Mediterranean-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs bone-in leg of lamb, juniper berries, crushed, fresh sage leaves, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 85 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tbsp crushed juniper berries, 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp lemon zest to form a paste.
  2. Step 2: Rub the paste evenly all over the surface of the 4 lb bone-in leg of lamb, pressing it into the meat.
  3. Step 3: Place lamb on a roasting rack in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare.
  4. Step 4: Remove the lamb from the oven and brush with 3 tbsp honey. Return to the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes until the honey glaze is caramelized and the crust is golden.
  5. Step 5: Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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