Herbed Leg of Lamb

1 (4- to 5-pound) well-trimmed bone-in leg of lamb 3 cloves garlic, sliced 11⁄ teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme Coarse salt and ground black pepper to taste cup water Heat oven to 350 degrees. Make short, deep slits all over lamb and fill with garlic slices. Rub lamb with oil and sprinkle with oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Place on rack in shallow roasting pan. Roast 1 hour. Add water to pan and roast 15 to 20 minutes more, or until internal temperature is 135 degrees (for medium-rare). Transfer to serving platter, tent with foil and let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, defat pan juices. Discard fat and reheat juices.

Carve roast and serve with pan juices. Makes 10 servings. Nutrition information: Each serving contains approximately 182 calories, 26 g protein, 8 g fat, trace carbohydrate, 81 mg cholesterol, 62 mg sodium and no fiber.