Aegean Lamb With Orzo Recipe

Name: Aegean Lamb With Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder; 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 4 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 (10-ounce) bag fresh spinach, chopped; 5 cups hot cooked orzo (about 2 1/2 cups uncooked rice-shaped pasta); 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese; Oregano sprigs (optional); Lemon slices (optional)

Servings: persons

4 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder
1/4 cup chopped fresh or 4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 (10-ounce) bag fresh spinach, chopped
5 cups hot cooked orzo (about 2 1/2 cups uncooked rice-shaped pasta)
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
Oregano sprigs (optional)
Lemon slices (optional)

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Trim fat from lamb. Place lamb in an electric slow cooker, and sprinkle with oregano, rind, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour in juice; top lamb with spinach. Cover with lid; cook on high heat for 1 hour. Reduce heat setting to low; cook 7 hours. Remove spinach and lamb from slow cooker, reserving cooking liquid; cool. Remove meat from bones; discard bones, fat, and gristle. Chop meat.
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Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure. Pour drippings into bag, and let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into a large bowl, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat.
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Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, lamb, spinach, orzo, and feta to strained drippings. Garnish with oregano sprigs and lemon slices, if desired.
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1665

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

Carbs

137

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder, 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 4 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Aegean Lamb With Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aegean Lamb With Orzo

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