Kleftico Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Kleftico
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 lb.) boneless leg of lamb; 8 shoulder lamb chops; 8 sm. carrots, cut in half; 8 sm. white onions; 8 sm. stalks celery, cut into 20-inch pieces; 8 sm. potatoes, peeled, halved, and buttered with; 4 tbsp. butter; 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp. dried oregano; 1 tbsp. dried mint; 8 slivers garlic; Salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 (4 lb.) boneless leg of lamb
8 shoulder lamb chops
8 sm. carrots, cut in half
8 sm. white onions
8 sm. stalks celery, cut into 20-inch pieces
8 sm. potatoes, peeled, halved, and buttered with
4 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tbsp. dried mint
8 slivers garlic
Salt and pepper, to taste

1
Preheat oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
2
If using leg of lamb, cut meat into eight 4 to 5-inch serving pieces.
3
Make incisions in meat and insert slivers of garlic.
4
Place each piece of meat on a large square of heavy-duty aluminium foil.
5
Distribute the vegetables evenly among the eight packets.
6
Add a few drops of lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, and mint.
7
Fold the foil in double fold at top and seal like a package.
8
Arrange packages close together in a baking pan and bake 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
9
Serve each foil package, sealed, on dinner plate and let each guest open his own.
10
Variation: Other vegetables can be used, such as 4 small courgettes, cut up; 4 ripe tomatoes, quartered; 4 green peppers, cut into eighths; 2 medium aubergines, peeled and cubed; 8 artichoke hearts, or 8 whole large mushrooms.

1421

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 lb.) boneless leg of lamb, 8 shoulder lamb chops, 8 sm. carrots, cut in half, 8 sm. white onions, and more.

Yes, Kleftico falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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