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California Roast Lamb Recipe

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This recipe is very easy to make and requires little attention. It goes well with any rice dish, and it's perfect for just about any occasion.

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10-12 Servings
Prep: 10 min. Bake: 2-1/2 hours

Ingredients

1 leg of lamb (4 to 5 pounds)
2 to 3 garlic cloves, halved
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 cup water
Juice of 1 lemon
3 to 5 large fresh artichokes, quartered
Fresh lemon slices

Directions

Cut slits in lamb; insert garlic. Rub meat with salt, pepper and oregano. Roast at 400° for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; roast 1 hour more. Skim off any fat in pan; pour tomato sauce, water and lemon juice over lamb. Place artichokes around meat. Roast 1 hour longer or to desired doneness, basting occasionally with pan juices. Garnish with lemon. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 148 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 278 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 20 g protein.

California Roast Lamb published in Country April/May 1992, p47

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