Leg Of Lamb With Tzatziki Recipe

Name: Leg Of Lamb With Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 onion, coarsely chopped; 1 garlic clove; 2 dill sprigs; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 lbs boneless leg of lamb, in one piece; salt & freshly ground black pepper; Tzatziki Sauce; 1/2 seedless cucumber, grated; sea salt; 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt; 2 teaspoons chopped dill; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 garlic clove, minced

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove
2 dill sprigs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 lbs boneless leg of lamb, in one piece
salt & freshly ground black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
1/2 seedless cucumber, grated
sea salt
1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons chopped dill
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced

1
In a blender, puree the oil, onion, garlic, dill, lemon juice, zest and oregano. In a baking dish, pour the marinade over the lamb and turn to coat.
2
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
3
Make Tzatziki sauce:.
4
In a strainer, toss the cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and let drain for 30 minutes; squeeze dry.
5
In a bowl, mix the yogurt, cucumber, dill, zest and garlic; season with salt.
6
Serve with the prepared lamb.
7
Continue with Lamb:.
8
Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking.
9
Light a grill.
10
Scrape off the marinade and season the lamb with salt and pepper.
11
Grill over moderate heat for 28 minutes, turning once, until medium-rare.
12
Transfer to a surface and let rest for 10 minutes.
13
Slice the lamb against the grain and serve with tzatziki.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 onion, coarsely chopped, 1 garlic clove, 2 dill sprigs, and more.

Yes, Leg Of Lamb With Tzatziki 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.

Leg Of Lamb With Tzatziki

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