Lamb Baked In Paper

Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
Greek-style savory and satisfying main that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Lamb Baked In Paper

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 210.8

Description

This Greek main features Of lamb * 2 Garlic cloves, Feta or Kasseri (or more) 2 Lemons, juice only, Thyme 1 tablespoon Salt, Spearmint flakes Pepper to taste. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Note: Lamb shanks may be substituted for leg of lamb.
  2. Wipe meat with damp cloth.
  3. Make incisions with small sharp knife on all sides of leg or shanks.
  4. Insert pieces of garlic clove and cheese.
  5. Rub with lemon juice.
  6. Sprinkle with herbs, salt and pepper.
  7. Wrap securely in heavy paper twice.
  8. Use greaseproof paper such as cooking parchment or oil brown paper.
  9. (do not use aluminum foil.
  10. It prevents browning.) Tie with string.
  11. Bake a leg for 2 1/2 hours in 350 F (177&# 194;°C) oven.
  12. Bake 2 hours if using shanks

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 210.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.8g25%
Saturated Fat 9.3g47%
Cholesterol 55.8mg19%
Sodium 576.7mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 3.4g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 2.2g
Protein 13.4g27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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