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 459cal

Kilojoules 1919kJ

Protein 49.5g

Total fat 13.9g

–Saturated fat 5.8g

Carbohydrates 29.3g

–Sugars 4.9g

Dietary fibre 5.4g

Sodium 153mg

Calcium 114mg

Iron 5.5mg

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.