Lamb Kleftiko

Lamb Kleftiko

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Greek · 195 min · Lamb · gluten-free, high-protein

510 cal 32g protein 28g carbs 30g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 1 lb lamb shoulder, cubed
  • 2 russet potatoes
  • 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 oz feta cheese
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 bay leaves

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Toss lamb with olive oil, lemon juice, sliced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cut potatoes and onion into chunks and layer with the lamb on a large sheet of parchment set in a roasting pan.
  3. Add bay leaves and crumbled feta, then wrap the parchment into a sealed parcel.
  4. Roast at 325F for 2 1/2 hours, until the lamb is fork-tender, then open the parcel.
  5. Raise heat to 425F and roast 15 more minutes to brown the lamb and potatoes.
  6. Rest 10 minutes and serve from the parcel.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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