Lamb

Prep: 20 min Cook: 150 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mediterranean

Succulent roasted lamb infused with garlic and lemon, paired with hearty potatoes, creates a comforting yet flavorful dish perfect for family gatherings or special occasions. The marinade and slow roasting develop rich flavors, making it a crowd-pleaser for those who enjoy savory, aromatic meat dishes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 leg of lamb ⓘ
  • 4 to 6 garlic cloves ⓘ
  • 4 Tbsp lemon juice ⓘ
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil ⓘ
  • salt ⓘ
  • black pepper ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Mix salt, black pepper, and garlic in a dish.
  2. Make slits in the lamb and insert garlic pieces into the slits.
  3. Place the lamb in a roasting pan.
  4. Rub the lamb with the remaining salt, pepper, and garlic mixture.
  5. Pour lemon juice over the lamb.
  6. Peel potatoes and cut into pieces.
  7. Rub the potatoes with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  8. Add the potatoes to the roasting pan with the lamb.
  9. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for about 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

395 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.3g 17% DV
Total Fat 27.8g 36% DV
Carbs 28.7g 10% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9999.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 493.3mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 31.8mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 208mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 6.5mg 7% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 23.8mg 2% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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