Mains, Meat

Greek Style Leg Of Lamb With Vegetables

Cooking method:

Ninja Foodi
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Marinate: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1h 10 mins
  • Total time: 2 hours
  • Skill Easy
  • Serves 6 people

Greek Style Leg Of Lamb With Vegetables

TIP: Serve with mint yogurt sauce, by combining 150ml Greek yogurt with handful of chopped mint, and salt as desired.

Allergies

Tip: Allergy Advice

This dish contains the following allergens: Dairy

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Ingredients

  • 2kg leg of lamb
  • Salt and ground black pepper, as desired
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano, divided
  • 1 large red onion, peeled, cut into 1cm slices
  • 2 red peppers, cut into 2.5cm pieces
  • 1 yellow pepper, cut into 2.5cm pieces
  • 1 aubergine, cut in quarters lengthways and into 1cm pieces
  • 2 courgettes, cut in half lengthways and into 1cm pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 150g feta cheese, cut into 1cm cubes
  • Juice of 1⁄2 lemon

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Method

  • Step 1

    Season lamb all over with salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon oregano. Leave to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Insert both crisper plates into the drawer. Place lamb fat side down, in the centre, and insert drawer into unit.

  • Step 3

    Select MEGAZONE, select ROAST, set the temperature to 190°C and set time to 1 hour 10 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking.

  • Step 4

    When 25 minutes remain, open drawer and flip lamb. Close drawer to continue cooking.

  • Step 5

    In a large bowl, add onions, peppers, aubergine, courgette, oil, 1 tablespoon oregano, salt and pepper and toss until evenly combined.

  • Step 6

    When 35 minutes remain, open drawer and place vegetables around the lamb. Close drawer to continue cooking.

  • Step 7

    Throughout the cooking cycle, open drawer and toss vegetables to ensure even cooking. If lamb is getting too brown, cover with foil.

  • Step 8

    Cooking is complete when the internal temperature of the lamb reads 60°C on an instant read thermometer. Transfer lamb to a board and loosely cover with foil. Let rest for 10 to 20 minutes before slicing.

  • Step 9

    Add feta and lemon juice to the vegetables and serve with sliced lamb and mint yogurt if desired.