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Greek Style Roasted Lamb

A flavorful and aromatic roasted lamb dish seasoned 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
Marinade
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Vegetables
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and cut into wedges
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 medium onion cut into wedges

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, chopped rosemary, chopped oregano, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
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 for Roasting
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the marinated lamb in a roasting pan.
  2. Arrange the potato wedges, carrot chunks, and onion wedges around the lamb in the roasting pan.
Roast the Lamb
  1. Roast in the preheated oven for about 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 60°C (140°F) for medium-rare.
  2. Baste the lamb with the pan juices every 30 minutes for extra flavor.
Rest and Serve
  1. Once cooked, remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
  2. Serve with the roasted vegetables and enjoy your Greek-style roasted lamb!

Nutrition

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

Notes

For a more intense flavor, marinate the lamb overnight. Serve with tzatziki sauce and a Greek salad for a complete meal.

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