Roast Leg of Lamb on a Bed of Potatoes and Wilted Greens

Name: Roast Leg of Lamb on a Bed of Potatoes and Wilted Greens
Prep time: 3 d 3 h
Cook time: 3 d 3 h
Total time: 3 d 3 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme; 3 larges garlic cloves, 2 thinly sliced and 1 minced; 2 Tbsps honey; 3 kilograms leg of lamb, aitchbone removed by butcher and leg left untied; 7 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 2 kilograms yellow-fleshed potatoes; 4 liters 1/4 pounds mixed tender greens such as arugula, mizuna, kale, or dandelion, tough stems or ribs removed; 4 teaspoons salt

Roast Leg of Lamb on a Bed of Potatoes and Wilted Greens might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 3125 calories, 179g of protein, and 250g of fat each. This recipe covers 58% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and דל פחמימות, diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 75 hours. If you have ribs removed, olive oil, thyme, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Trim all fat and silver skin from lamb.

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Lamb

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Oven

Cut small slits all over lamb with a sharp knife and put a slice of garlic and a pinch of thyme and rosemary into each slit.

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Rosemary

Garlic

Thyme

Lamb

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Knife

Peel potatoes and thinly slice about 1/16 inch thick with a mandoline or other manual slicer, then toss with 4 tablespoons oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.

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Potato

Pepper

Salt

Cooking Oil

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Mandoline

Bowl

Spread potatoes evenly in a 17- by 12- by 2-inch casserole or roasting pan. Put lamb on top of potatoes, then rub with honey and sprinkle with remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

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Potato

Pepper

Spread

Honey

Lamb

Salt

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Roasting Pan

Roast lamb in middle of oven 1 hour, then drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Continue to roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of lamb (do not touch bone) registers 135°F for medium-rare, 30 to 45 minutes more.

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Bone

Lamb

Cooking Oil

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Kitchen Thermometer

Oven

Let lamb stand, covered loosely with foil, 15 minutes.

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Lamb

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Aluminum Foil

While lamb stands, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté minced garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

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Minced Garlic

Lamb

Cooking Oil

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Pot

Add a handful of greens and sauté, tossing with tongs, then add more greens as preceding ones wilt and sauté until all greens are wilted and tender, 5 to 6 minutes total. Season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper