Lamb Peka from Croatia - designed for cooking in an oven

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

white wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is fresher and more flavorful.

Make a marinade with 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Set the marinade aside.

Layer 1.5 lbs of halved potatoes, whole carrots, 1 green bell pepper, and 1 chopped onion in a baking dish.

Add 1 eggplant and 1 zucchini to the vegetable layer.

Place 2 lbs of lamb shoulder on top of the vegetables without seasoning.

Pour the marinade over the lamb and vegetables.

Add 1 cup of white wine and sprigs of thyme, sage, and rosemary on top.

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Cover the dish and cook in the oven for 90 minutes.

After 90 minutes, remove the lid and take out the herb stems.

Stir the mixture and add a couple of tablespoons of olive oil.

Return the dish to the oven for an additional 20-30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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