Greek Roast Lamb with Tzatziki, Pan-Roasted Veggies, and Village Salad
Greek Roast Lamb with Tzatziki brings tender, herb-perfumed lamb together with caramelized vegetables, cooling mint-studded yogurt, and a crisp village-style salad. The balance of garlicky rosemary, tangy feta, briny olives, and fresh cucumber makes each bite bright and satisfying. Serve for a leisurely weekend dinner or a festive gathering where generous platters shine.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook3 hrs 50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Greek Roast Lamb with Tzatziki, Pan-Roasted Veggies, and Village Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Open the pocket at the wide end of the leg of lamb and fill it with some garlic slices, 1 rosemary sprig, 1 bay leaf, and salt. Make 3 long cuts on top of the leg with your knife. Stuff the remaining garlic, rosemary sprigs, bay leaves, and some salt into these cuts. Season the entire leg well with salt.
- 3
Season the eggplant, zucchini, and 1 red onion with salt and scatter them into a roasting pan. Set the leg of lamb on top.
- 4
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and cover the pan with aluminum foil. Continue baking until the lamb is tender, about 2 hours 30 minutes.
- 5
Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with sea salt. Place the sheet on the bottom third of the oven. Bake the lamb and potatoes for 30 minutes. Remove the lamb and let it rest while the potatoes finish cooking, about 30 minutes more.
- 6
Combine the grated cucumber, mint, oregano, and salt in a bowl. Stir in the yogurt until well mixed. Refrigerate until serving.
- 7
Combine the tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, and black olives in a deep dish. Drizzle 3 tablespoons olive oil and red wine vinegar over the top. Place the feta on top and sprinkle with dried oregano.
- 8
Carve the lamb and arrange it on a large platter. Spoon the vegetables and juices from the roasting pan onto the platter. Set the roasted potatoes, tzatziki, and Greek salad alongside.
- Calories 549.16 kcal High 27%
- Protein 43.92 g Good Source 88%
- Carbohydrate 40.74 g 15%
- Total Fat 23.83 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 7.05 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 131.27 mg High 44%
- Sodium 1044.72 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 5.86 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 6.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 218.12 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 4.06 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 1180.92 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 12.98 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 10.23 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Greek Roast Lamb with Tzatziki, Pan Roasted Veggies, and Village Salad is made with 20 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 4 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Olives, Cucumber, Dried Bay Leaves, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 549.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Greek Roast Lamb with Tzatziki, Pan-Roasted Veggies, and Village Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Olives, Cucumber, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano, Eggplant. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Greek Roast Lamb with Tzatziki, Pan-Roasted Veggies, and Village Salad?
- About 4 hrs 20 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 549.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Greek Roast Lamb with Tzatziki, Pan-Roasted Veggies, and Village Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Greek Roast Lamb with Tzatziki, Pan-Roasted Veggies, and Village Salad healthy?
- Greek Roast Lamb with Tzatziki, Pan-Roasted Veggies, and Village Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 549.16 calories and 43.92 g of protein, or 88% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1044.72 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.05 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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