Kleftiko Recipe (Greek Lamb Cooked in Parchment)
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A traditional Greek lamb roast cooked slowly in parchment with vegetables, herbs, and white wine until tender and aromatic. This showstopping dish feeds a crowd and fills the kitchen with wonderful Mediterranean scents.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 boneless leg of lamb, (about 3 ½ pounds, trimmed of excess fat)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano, (divided)
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme, (divided)
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley, (divided)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 10 garlic cloves, (minced)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup white wine
- Extra virgin olive oil, (I used Greek Private Reserve EVOO)
- 4 to 5 large Russet potatoes, (about 3 pounds, peeled and quartered)
- 2 large sweet bell peppers, (cored and cut into large chunks (I used red and orange sweet peppers))
- 2 large tomatoes, (cut into thick wedges)
- 1 large red onion, (cut into large chunks)
- 1/2 cup vegetable or beef broth
- 4 ounces feta cheese, (cut into blocks, optional)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 245M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 3h 45m
- Sodium
- 440mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1470mg
- Calcium
- 140mg
- Iron
- 5mg
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- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 440MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.