How to Make Gigot D'Agneau au Four (Roast Lamb with Beans) - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Gigot D'Agneau au Four, or Roast Lamb with Beans, is a classic French dish that combines tender roasted lamb with savory white beans. This dish is a perfect way to enjoy the rich, hearty flavors of lamb, complemented by the earthy taste of beans, and is a popular option for special occasions and family gatherings.

Roasting the lamb in the oven allows it to develop a golden, crispy crust while maintaining its succulent, juicy interior. The addition of white beans adds a creamy, vel...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) leg of lamb
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 (14 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place leg of lamb in a large baking dish. Prick in 6 places with a sharp knife; insert garlic cloves into the slits. Brush butter over lamb. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast in the preheated oven, basting regularly with juices, for 25 minutes. Arrange cannellini beans around the lamb, mixing to coat with juices. Continue roasting until beans are warmed through and the internal temperature of the lamb reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) for medium, about 15 minutes more.
  • Let lamb rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve beans on the side.
  • Nutrition

    363 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 505mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 243mg