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Slow-roasted Greek-style lamb with radish and mint tzatziki recipe
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The lamb is roasted in the oven slowly until it's mouthwateringly tender. Served with a fresh and creamy radish and mint tzatziki, it's guaranteed to be the highlight of your weekend and perfect for a family get-together. See method
Ingredients
- 2kg leg of lamb, fat trimmed
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 anchovy fillet, chopped
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
For the tzatziki
- 300g Greek yogurt
- 8 radishes, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- ½ garlic clove, finely chopped
Each serving contains
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Energy
2310kj
552kcal
28%
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Fat
29g
42%
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Saturates
12g
58%
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Sugars
2g
2%
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Salt
0.9g
14%
of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 4.4g
Protein 68.7g
Fibre 2.3g
Method
- Preheat the oven to gas 3, 170°C, fan 150°C. Put the lamb in a large roasting tin and rub all over with the olive oil.
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic, anchovy and lemon zest. Make slits all over the lamb and stuff with the garlic mixture. Drizzle or squeeze over the lemon juice, then scatter with the oregano and cinnamon; season well. Cover with foil and roast for 4 hours.
- Remove the foil and increase the heat to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C. Cook the lamb for a further 25 mins, or until browned. Remove from the oven, cover with foil and leave to rest for 20-35 mins (while you cook the veg sides).
- Meanwhile, combine the tzatziki ingredients in a small bowl; season well. Set aside until needed.
- Transfer the lamb to a serving platter and carve into thick slices. Serve with the tzatziki and veg sides.
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