Roast Leg of Lamb With Potatoes Recipe

Name: Roast Leg of Lamb With Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 kg leg of lamb; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated; 100 ml olive oil; 2 tablespoons rosemary, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons oregano, coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 3 teaspoons sweet paprika; 4 red potatoes, cut into wedges; 100 g feta, crumbled

Servings: persons

2 kg leg of lamb
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated
100 ml olive oil
2 tablespoons rosemary, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons oregano, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 teaspoons sweet paprika
4 red potatoes, cut into wedges
100 g feta, crumbled

1
Preheat oven to 180C Using a small knife, cut 1cm slits all over lamb.
2
Stuff each incision with a slice of garlic.
3
Combine lemon juice, 1/4 cup oil, rosemary, fresh and dried oregano, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl.
4
Place lamb in a roasting pan, pour mixture over then turn lamb to coat evenly.
5
Cover lamb with foil and roast for 1 hour.
6
Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan of cold water.
7
Bring to the boil and cook over high heat for 4 minutes.
8
Drain.
9
Return potatoes to pan with remaining oil, paprika, lemon rid and 2 tsp sea salt.
10
Toss to combine, set aside.
11
Remove foil from lamb.
12
Add potatoes to pan.
13
Stir to coat in cooking juices then return to oven and cook, uncovered for a further hour, turning potatoes occasionally.
14
Remove pan from oven and cover loosely with foil.
15
Stand for 15 minutes.
16
Place potatoes on a platter.
17
Thinly slice lamb and place on top.
18
Sprinkle feta over lamb and spoon pan juices over.
19
Serve.

2037

kcal

Calories

137

Fat

Carbs

138

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 kg leg of lamb, 4 garlic cloves, sliced, 1 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated, 100 ml olive oil, and more.

Yes, Roast Leg of Lamb With Potatoes 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.

Roast Leg of Lamb With Potatoes

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