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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.
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
  

Lamb
  • 4 pounds Leg of lamb Bone-in or boneless
Marinade
  • 1 cup Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
Vegetables
  • 2 cups Carrots Cut into chunks
  • 2 cups Potatoes Cut into chunks
  • 1 cup Onions Quartered

Method
 

Marinate the Lamb
  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Rub the marinade all over the leg of lamb, ensuring it's well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Prepare for Roasting
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Take the lamb out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before roasting.
  3. Place the carrots, potatoes, and onions in the roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast the Lamb
  1. Place the marinated lamb on top of the vegetables in the roasting pan.
  2. Roast in the preheated oven for about 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare.
  3. Baste the lamb with the pan juices every 30 minutes.
Rest and Serve
  1. Once cooked, remove the lamb from the oven and cover it loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
  2. Serve the lamb with the roasted vegetables and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can add a splash of red wine to the marinade or during roasting.

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