ROAST GREEK LAMB WITH TZATZIKI, ROASTED VEGETABLES, AND GREEK SALAD
Sunday roasts and summer are two of my favorite things. But when it's too hot outside, the last thing you want is a full roast with gravy and all the trimmings. It just seems wrong. It's also far too hot to be in a kitchen for long. Greece is famous for its lamb dishes. So what better way to rewind on a warm summer Sunday afternoon than create this laid-back, slow-roasted Greek feast?
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Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb
Time 4h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Open the "pocket" on the wide end of the leg of lamb and stuff with some garlic slices, 1 rosemary sprig, 1 bay leaf, and salt. Make 3 long incisions in the top of the leg with your knife. Stuff remaining garlic, rosemary sprigs, bay leaves, and some salt into the incisions. Season well with salt all over.
- Season eggplant, zucchini, and 1 red onion with salt and tumble into a roasting pan. Place the leg of lamb on top.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and cover pan with aluminum foil. Continue baking until lamb is tender, about 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Spread potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with sea salt. Place in the bottom third of the oven. Bake lamb and potatoes for 30 minutes. Remove lamb and let rest while potatoes finish cooking, about 30 minutes more.
- Combine grated cucumber, mint, oregano, and salt in a bowl. Mix in yogurt until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Combine tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, and black olives in a deep-sided dish. Drizzle 3 tablespoons olive oil and red wine vinegar on top. Place feta on top and cover with dried oregano.
- Carve lamb and serve on a big platter. Scoop out vegetables and juices from the roasting pan and add to the platter. Place roasted potatoes, tzatziki, and Greek salad nearby.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.6 calories, Carbohydrate 73.9 g, Cholesterol 87.5 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 390.4 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
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Tammy Fall
[email protected]This was my first time making Greek lamb and it was a success!
Sehseh Boo
[email protected]I loved this dish! The lamb was so flavorful and the vegetables were roasted to perfection.
Ahad Bhatti
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.
Greg Chamber
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection.
Aongnu Marma
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The lamb was so tender and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Yaaba Francis
[email protected]The lamb was a bit dry, but the vegetables and the Greek salad were very good.
peter justin
[email protected]This was my first time making Greek lamb and it was a success! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The tzatziki sauce was also very good.
ImGood AndYou
[email protected]I loved this dish! The lamb was so flavorful and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The tzatziki sauce was also very good.
Alipate Natoba
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection.
Maggie Boyadzhieva
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The tzatziki sauce was also very good.
MOhasor Mohonto MOhonto
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The lamb was so tender and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Thabang Sathekge
[email protected]The lamb was a bit overcooked, but the vegetables and the Greek salad were very good.
Pk Foisal
[email protected]This was my first time making Greek lamb and it turned out great! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was a perfect match. The roasted vegetables were also delicious.
Maggy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. The tzatziki sauce was also very good.
Yaswant Rai
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The tzatziki sauce was a nice complement to the dish.
Simeonsardanov
[email protected]The lamb was a bit dry, but the tzatziki sauce helped to make it more moist. The vegetables were roasted to perfection and the Greek salad was very refreshing.
Dextar Kelly
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the lamb, the vegetables, and the salad. I will definitely be making this again.
Do Our Die
[email protected]This Greek lamb dish was a hit with my family! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement. The roasted vegetables were also delicious, and the Greek salad was a refreshing side dish.