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Greek-Style Lamb Roast

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Greek-Style Lamb Roast: Main Image
From: American Lamb Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 50 min.
Total: 1 hr. 10 min.

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Wine Pairings

  1. Syrah and Shiraz
  2. Grenache
A lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, and thyme rub distributes flavor across roasted lamb.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • 2 to 2-1/2 pounds American Lamb boneless leg roast, rolled and tied
  • 1/2 10-ounce package frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 8 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs

Directions

  • For rub, combine lemon juice, honey, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and thyme. Rub on all surfaces of lamb roast.
  • Combine spinach, green onions, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; mix well. Stir in feta cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Untie lamb roast and place skin-side down on a flat surface. Cut meaty part of roast as necessary to allow it to lie as flat as possible. Do not cut through skin-side of roast.
  • Place stuffing onto roast pressing into meat. Roll up and tie securely. Place on rack in a roasting pan. Roast in 325° F oven for 20 to 25 minutes per pound or to desired degree of doneness: 145° F for medium-rare, 160° F for medium or 170° F for well. Let stand 10 minutes. Internal temperature will rise approximately 10° F. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 353
  Calories from Fat 205 (58%)
(35%)Total Fat 23g
(51%)Saturated Fat 10g
Poly-Unsaturated Fat 2g
Mono-Unsaturated Fat 9g
(35%)Cholesterol 105mg
(9%)Sodium 216mg
(15%)Potassium 511mg
Total Carbohydrate 7g
(7%)Dietary Fibre 2g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(58%)Protein 29g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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