Greek-style lamb with lemon potatoes

Try our healthier Med-inspired lemon and oregano flavoured, slow-cooked Sunday roast. Prep ahead and serve up a new family favourite roast recipe.

Serves: 8

Time to make: 4 hrs 30 mins , plus 3 hrs marinating

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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2kg leg of lamb, trimmed of fat
2 garlic cloves, crushed
²⁄³ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
1.5kg new potatoes, halved
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
180g mixed baby salad leaves
250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Lebanese cucumbers, roughly chopped
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup reduced-fat Greek-style yoghurt, to serve

Instructions

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1 Rub lamb with garlic, ½ cup lemon juice, half the oil and half the oregano. Place lamb in a large shallow dish, then cover and marinate in the fridge for 3 hours, preferably overnight.

2 When ready to cook, preheat oven to 140°C. Transfer lamb to a large baking dish and roast, uncovered, for 4 hours.

3 Meanwhile, place potatoes, lemon zest, fresh thyme, remaining lemon juice and remaining oil in a large mixing bowl, tossing gently to combine. Transfer potatoes to another baking tray, arrange in a single layer, then roast for last 40 minutes of lamb cooking time.

4 Remove lamb from oven and cover with foil to keep warm. Increase oven temperature to 200°C and continue roasting potatoes for a further 20 minutes or until tender and cooked.

5 Meanwhile, place mixed salad leaves, tomato, cucumber, onion, balsamic and remaining oregano in a salad bowl. Serve lamb with lemon potatoes, garden salad and yoghurt on the side.

HFG tip

Turn this Sunday roast into a healthier Med-style meal with plenty of lemon & fresh oregano

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 459 cal

Kilojoules 1919 kJ

Protein 49.5 g

Total fat 13.9 g

Saturated fat 5.8 g

Carbohydrates 29.3 g

Sugar 4.9 g

Dietary fibre 5.4 g

Sodium 153 mg

Calcium 114 mg

Iron 5.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.