Description
A traditional Greek roasted lamb dish with tender potatoes infused with lemon, garlic, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a hearty family meal or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 kg lamb
- 800 g potatoes
- 80 ml olive oil
- 60 ml lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Place the lamb in a large roasting pan.
- Arrange the potatoes around the lamb.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the lamb and potatoes.
- Add garlic cloves, oregano, and rosemary.
- Season everything with salt and black pepper.
- Mix the potatoes well with the juices in the pan.
- Roast for about 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and potatoes are golden.
- Serve hot with the roasted potatoes.
Notes
- You can baste the lamb halfway through cooking for extra flavor.
- Cut potatoes evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Add a splash of water or broth if the pan dries out during roasting.
- Serve with a fresh Greek salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
