Greek Lamb Kleftiko
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Greek Lamb Kleftiko
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Greek Lamb Kleftiko roasts in a parcel with garlic, lemon, herbs, and potatoes, a traditional and luscious recipe.
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Ingredients
For the marinade
- 4 lbs leg of lamb on bone
- 6 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh herb leaves like oregano, rosemary, or thyme
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- sea salt
- freshly ground pepper
You also need
- 2 lbs potatoes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes or a whole tomato cut in ½ inch cubes
- 8 oz kefalotiri cheese cut in ½ inch cubes
- 1 cup Greek olives pitted
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4-5 fresh herb sprigs like oregano, rosemary and thyme
- 1 lemon
- freshly ground pepper
- dried oregano
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Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon sea salt, herbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon, some black pepper, and 2-3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.Using a sharp knife, create many holes all over the lamb. Rub in the paste and push it into the holes. Transfer the lamb to a large pan (cover with cling wrap) or large ziplock bag, and marinate overnight or at least 3-4 hours.
- Use a large roasting pan. Cut two long pieces of parchment paper and place them in the pan in a cross position.
- Cut up the potatoes, tomato, and cheese.
- Place the leg of lamb in the middle of the pan, over the paper. Surround it with the potatoes. Add the tomatoes, cheese, and olives. Tuck some fresh rosemary sprigs and oregano sprigs all over.
- Add some lemon juice all over. Season potatoes and tomatoes with sea salt, and freshly ground pepper and dry oregano, and the rest of the olive oil.
- Fold the parchment paper over the lamb and cover everything. Tuck the paper sides in well. Roast lamb for 3.5 hours in a 320 F°/160°C oven.
- Open the parchment paper and roast lamb for another 30 minutes. Remove the lamb from the oven, and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
Notes
- The lamb should be a deep brown, and the bone will be exposed.
- The nutritional analysis is only an estimate based on available ingredients and the recipe’s preparation.
- It is not mandatory, but marinating the lamb overnight will enhance its flavors to the maximum.
- The total cooking time for the lamb is approx. 4 hours. The lamb should be a deep brown, and the bone will be exposed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
993kcal
(50%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
82g
(164%)
Fat
52g
(80%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
27g
Cholesterol
242mg
(81%)
Sodium
1138mg
(47%)
Potassium
1970mg
(56%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
637IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
51mg
(57%)
Calcium
723mg
(72%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 993 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 993kcal | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 82g | 164% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 242mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 1138mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1970mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 637IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 723mg | 72% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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