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Greek Style Roasted Lamb

A succulent and flavorful roasted lamb dish infused with traditional Greek herbs and spices, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lamb
  • 1 kg Leg of lamb Bone-in, trimmed of excess fat
Marinade
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano Dried
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 lemon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
Vegetables
  • 4 medium Potatoes Peeled and cut into wedges
  • 2 medium Carrots Peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 medium Onion Quartered

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well.
Marinate the Lamb
  1. Rub the marinade all over the leg of lamb, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a roasting pan, place the potatoes, carrots, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
Roast the Lamb
  1. Place the marinated lamb on top of the vegetables in the roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 60°C (140°F) for medium-rare.
Rest and Serve
  1. Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with the roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the roasting pan during cooking.

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