If you’re wondering what to serve with your leg of lamb, you’ve come to the right place.
In this article, I list 45 of the most popular side dishes for leg of lamb.
In a rush? Here’s the short answer.
The best side dishes to serve with leg of lamb are Moroccan couscous, minted peas, glazed carrots, Tabbouleh, and homemade pita bread. You can also go with Lebanese rice, dijon asparagus, or roasted cauliflower mash. For a decadent option, try cheesy potatoes dauphinoise.
Ready? Let’s jump right in.
Roasted root vegetables
Roasting vegetables gives them a delightfully tender texture and draws out the natural sugars until they caramelize.
The veggies would be delicious as they are, but this recipe goes the extra mile and drizzles them with homemade sage oil before serving.
Why we love this recipe: you can use it as a chance to get rid of any old veggies!
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Roasted root vegetables
Make it indulgent
Cheesy root vegetable gratin
Make a starter
Winter root vegetable soup
Tabbouleh
Not a fan of leafy green salads? Try this Middle Eastern classic!
Instead of arugula or lettuce, this salad is loaded with fresh parsley, mint leaves, tomatoes, onions, and bulgur wheat.
Then everything is brought together with a simple dressing of olive oil and lime juice.
Why we love this recipe: there’s no cooking involved.
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Tabbouleh
Skip the bulgur
White bean tabbouleh salad
Add a fruity note
Pomegranate and pistachio tabbouleh
Cheesy potatoes dauphinoise
Traditional recipes for this dish involve cooking sliced spuds in milk and cream, but this recipe breaks the rules and adds gruyere cheese as well.
The results?
Tender potatoes smothered with a finger-lickingly good gooey, nutty sauce.
You can’t get much better than that.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
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Potato dauphinoise
Make it fancy
Duchess potatoes
Keep it simple
Rosemary-infused roast potatoes
Minted peas
Need a quick and easy side dish to go with your leg of lamb roast? You can’t go wrong with these minted peas.
They may look plain, but the fresh mint enhances the peas’ natural sweetness and adds a refreshing twist.
You can use frozen peas, but fresh mint is a must.
Why we love this recipe: you only need a few simple ingredients.
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Minted peas
Another English classic
Mushy peas
Make it saucy
Creamed peas
Pita bread
You can buy ready-to-eat pita bread anywhere, but the homemade version is far superior.
It’s soft, puffy, and oh-so-tasty.
This recipe shares two methods of cooking the pita. I prefer the stovetop method because you get those delicious charred spots.
Use a freshly made piece to mop up the juices from your leg of lamb roast, or use it to make leftover lamb sandwiches. YUM!
Why we love this recipe: you can make a big batch and freeze the rest for up to three months.
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Pita bread
Make an Indian classic
Naan bread
Go British
Yorkshire pudding
Roasted cauliflower mash
Cauliflower mash is an excellent low-carb substitute for mashed potatoes, but it can sometimes get watery.
Luckily this recipe fixes that!
Half the florets are boiled and half are roasted. The roasted florets bring a deeper flavor and have less moisture, while the boiled florets ensure the mash stays creamy.
Why we love this recipe: you can enjoy seconds of this mash without feeling guilty.
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Roasted cauliflower mash
Another low-carb option
Parsnip puree
Make it indulgent
Parish mash
Fattoush salad
This freshly chopped salad deserves a spot in your weekly meal rotation.
It features a fermented yogurt dressing that gives you a creamy, tangy bite.
But what makes this salad really stand out is the sprinkling of sumac, which adds a unique, citrusy kick.
Why we love this recipe: it’s super easy to customize.
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Fattoush salad
Make a classic
Caesar salad
Skip the croutons
Butter lettuce salad with tahini dressing
Moroccan couscous
This Moroccan couscous is a great healthy side for your roasted leg of lamb.
Did you know that couscous has more vitamins, protein, and fiber content than your typical steamed rice?
And the roasted veggies, almonds, raisins, and chickpeas give this dish an extra nourishing boost.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a flavor and texture party for your taste buds.
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Moroccan couscous
Go Greek
Greek-style couscous salad
Keep it simple
Lemon-infused Israeli couscous
Honey brown sugar glazed carrots
This is my favorite way of cooking carrots.
It’s fuss-free, WAY better than boring boiled carrots, and you can cook it alongside your leg of lamb in the oven.
The simple brown sugar glaze enhances the carrots’ natural sweetness and the sprinkling of thyme adds a subtle earthiness to every bite.
Why we love this recipe: it’s great for Sunday roasts.
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Honey brown sugar glazed carrots
Add heat
Spicy bourbon glazed carrots
Make it crispy
Garlic herb carrot fries
Ratatouille
The key to perfecting this traditional ratatouille is to saute each vegetable type individually instead of tossing them all in the pot at once.
It’ll take more time, but this will ensure the veggies don’t get soggy and mushy.
Pair slices of your leg of lamb with this French stew for a healthy, complete meal.
Why we love this recipe: leftovers can be repurposed into new dishes.
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Ratatouille
Keep it simple
Sauteed zucchini and squash
Preheat the oven
Greek roasted vegetables (briam)
Roasted asparagus with dijon vinaigrette
Lamb is a mainstay for Easter because it represents spring, and so does asparagus!
Asparagus is my favorite veg because when it’s in season you know winter has ended and summer is coming.
This recipe highlights the asparagus’s fresh taste with a zesty dijon vinaigrette.
Why we love this recipe: one serving clocks in at 65 calories.
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Asparagus with dijon vinaigrette
Skip the oven
Microwaved asparagus
Fire up the grill
Lemon and feta grilled asparagus
Lebanese vermicelli rice
This classic Lebanese vermicelli rice is an excellent starchy side dish for your roasted leg of lamb.
Reminiscent of Rice-a Roni, this dish adds toasted vermicelli pasta to plain basmati rice for some extra crunch.
Pro-tip: toast the rice before cooking it for a hint of nuttiness.
Why we love this recipe: the ingredients list couldn’t be more simple.
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Lebanese vermicelli rice
Make it heartier
Mujadara (lentils and rice)
Preheat the oven
Baked mushroom rice
Chermoula
You’ve probably heard of mint jelly and lamb, but that takes a back seat once you’ve tasted chermoula and lamb.
This North African condiment is PACKED with flavors from ingredients like smoked paprika, cilantro, and ancho chilies.
Psst… to calm down the spice you can mix a spoonful into some mayonnaise.
Why we love this recipe: you get so much use out of a single batch.
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Chermoula
Make it fun
Mint chimichurri
Go Italian
Mint gremolata
Garlicky roasted eggplant
Eggplants are like sponges.
They have a soft and tender texture, and will soak up any flavors you put on them.
And no – you don’t need to salt the eggplants to draw all the moisture out before cooking them.
This is a myth, and just creates extra fuss!
Why we love this recipe: it’s insta worthy.
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Garlicky roasted eggplant
Fire up the grill
Grilled eggplant with miso glazed
Make a salad
Eggplant salad
Cucumber salad with yogurt and dill
Looking for a cooling summer side to serve with your leg of lamb?
What about this cucumber salad?
It features crisp cucumber slices covered in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing.
This combination offers the perfect refreshing bite for a hot and heavy lamb dinner.
Why we love this recipe: you only need 10 minutes to make it.
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Creamy cucumber salad
Make it dairy-free
Easy cucumber salad
Make it tangy
Quick pickled cucumber
The best side dishes to serve with leg of lamb
- Roasted root vegetables
- Tabbouleh
- Cheesy potatoes dauphinoise
- Minted peas
- Pita bread
- Roasted cauliflower mash
- Fattoush salad
- Moroccan couscous
- Honey brown sugar glazed carrots
- Ratatouille
- Roasted asparagus with dijon vinaigrette
- Lebanese vermicelli rice
- Chermoula
- Garlicky roasted eggplant
- Cucumber salad with yogurt and dill
Psst… looking to reheat you roast lamb? I have the perfect guide here. I also have a guid on how to reheat lamb chops.
What To Serve With Leg Of Lamb
Ingredients
- 1 portion leg of lamb
Instructions
- Prepare your leg of lamb according to your favorite recipe.
- In the meantime, choose one of the following sides to serve alongside it.
- Side dishes include: roasted root vegetables, tabbouleh, cheesy potatoes dauphinoise, minted peas, pita bread, roasted cauliflower mash, fattoush salad, moroccan couscous, honey brown sugar glazed carrots, ratatouille, roasted asparagus with dijon vinaigrette, Lebanese vermicelli rice, chermoula, garlicky roasted eggplant, and cucumber salad with yogurt and dill.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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