Greek-Style Leg of Lamb | Easy Set-It-and-Forget-It Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being neutral in flavor.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice maintains sweetness without alcohol.

leg of lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner and pork is more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: rice

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while rice is budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Weigh the leg of lamb (5 lb).

Squeeze out about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of lemon juice.

Season the lamb with olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

Cut slits in the lamb and insert slithers of garlic into the slits.

Cover the lamb with parchment paper and then with foil.

Place the lamb in the oven and cook for about 3 to 4 hours.

After cooking, remove the foil to brown the lamb.

Let the lamb rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Prepare potatoes seasoned with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, adding a little water, and roast for about 1 to 1.5 hours until tender.

Cooking Techniques

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