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Roast Greek Lamb with Tzatziki

A delicious Greek-style roast lamb served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Lamb and Marinade

  • 2 kg Lamb Leg bone-in
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 cucumber Cucumber grated and drained
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dill chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Rub the mixture all over the lamb leg, making sure to get into all the nooks and crannies.
  4. Place the lamb in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 90 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 60°C (140°F) for medium-rare.
  5. While the lamb is roasting, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, and salt. Mix well.
  6. Once the lamb is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
  7. Serve the lamb slices with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce on the side.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Greek, Lamb, Roast, Tzatziki
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