Greek Roast Lamb Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 large leg of lamb , about 3kg/6lb 8oz
6 garlic cloves
1 bunch oregano
1 lemon ( zest and juice)
6 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 kg new potatoes
400 g chopped tomatoes
100 g pitted kalamata olives

Directions:

Heat oven to 240C/fan 220C/gas 9.
Pound the garlic, half the oregano, lemon zest and a pinch of salt in a pestle and mortar, then add the lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil.
Stab the lamb all over with a sharp knife, then push as much of the herb paste as you can into the holes.
Tip the potatoes into a large roasting tin, then toss in the remaining olive oil and any remaining herb paste.
Nestle the lamb amongst the potatoes, roast for 20 mins, then reduce the temperature to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4.
Roast for 1 hr 15 mins for medium-rare, adding another 15 mins if you prefer your lamb medium.
Baste the lamb once or twice with the juices and toss the potatoes. When the lamb is done to your liking, remove from the tin and let it rest.
Throw the rest of the oregano in with the potatoes, scoop from the tin and keep warm.
Place the roasting tin over a medium flame, add the canned tomatoes and olives to the pan juices, then simmer for a few minutes Serve the lamb with the potatoes and sauce and a simple salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1287.19 Kcal (5389 kJ)
Calories from fat	781 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	86.78g	134%
Cholesterol	330.83mg	110%
Sodium	256.18mg	11%
Potassium	1355.98mg	29%
Total Carbs	41.81g	14%
Sugars	9.25g	37%
Dietary Fiber	6.44g	26%
Protein	78.64g	157%
Vitamin C	15.3mg	25%
Vitamin A	1.9mg	63%
Iron	9.5mg	53%
Calcium	115.9mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	199.53 Kcal (835 kJ)
Calories from fat	121.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.45g	134%
Cholesterol	51.28mg	110%
Sodium	39.71mg	11%
Potassium	210.19mg	29%
Total Carbs	6.48g	14%
Sugars	1.43g	37%
Dietary Fiber	1g	26%
Protein	12.19g	157%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	63%
Iron	1.5mg	53%
Calcium	18mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

32.2

Points
34

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium

Bad Points

High in Total Fat

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