Ingredients
For 8 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Lamb shoulder or leg, in pieces1.8 kg
- Potatoes1 kg
- Garlic cloves8
- Lemons2
- Dried Greek oregano2 tsp
- Rosemary2 sprigs
- Kefalotyri or feta200 g
- Tomatoes2
- Olive oil100 ml
- Baking paper and foil1
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
Method
- MarinateRub lamb with garlic, lemon, oregano and oil.
- WrapWrap lamb, potatoes, tomato and cheese tightly in paper and foil parcels.
- BakeBake at 160C for 3 1/2 hours; open to brown for 20 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 828 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 47.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24.8 g |
| Fat | 60.2 g |
| Fibre | 3.4 g |
| Sugar | 2.1 g |
| Sodium | 744 mg |
| Saturated fat | 24.8 g |
| Serving size | about 400 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Milk. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Kleftiko take to make?
About 4 h 20 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 3 h 50 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Kleftiko?
About 828 kcal per serving, with 48 g of protein. The recipe makes 8 servings of about 400 g each.
Which allergens does Kleftiko contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Kleftiko from?
Kleftiko is a main course from Greece. Lamb slow-baked sealed in paper with potatoes and cheese.