Greek Easter lamb recipe, marinated with honey, yogurt, rosemary, orange zest. Greek 🇬🇷food recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile and is healthier.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice can provide sweetness without alcohol.

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).

Prepare the marinade by mixing Greek olive oil, orange juice, Greek honey, garlic powder, sweet paprika, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.

Add Greek yogurt and mix well until combined.

Place the lamb in a baking tray with the bone side up.

Insert whole garlic cloves and rosemary stalks underneath the meat.

Arrange boiled potatoes and carrots around the lamb, some underneath to elevate it.

Pour the marinade over the lamb and massage it into the meat.

Cover the lamb with parchment paper and foil, leaving some space for steam to escape.

Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours.

After 2 hours, uncover the lamb and increase the temperature to 195°C (383°F) for the final hour.

For the last half hour, increase the temperature to 200°C (392°F) to crisp the lamb.

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