Greek Lamb Casserole Recipe

Name: Greek Lamb Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 8 ounces eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks; 3/4 cup water; 10 ounces lamb shoulder, well-trimmed, diced; 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes; 3/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped; 3/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 12 ounces orzo pasta; 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large egg whites

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
3/4 cup water
10 ounces lamb shoulder, well-trimmed, diced
28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
3/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
3/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces orzo pasta
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large egg whites

1
Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic; cook stirring frequently until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the eggplant and water; cook stirring frequently until eggplant is tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the cubed lamb and cook until longer pink, about 3 minutes.
5
Stir in the tomatoes, 1/2 cup of mint, 1/2 cup of dill, salt and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook 20 minutes or until lamb is tender.
7
While the lamb mixture is cooking, cook orzo according to package directions, drain.
8
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
9
In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, flour and egg whites.
10
Stir the drained orzo into lamb mixture, spoon mixture into an 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
11
Cover and bake 10 minutes; uncover spoon yogurt mixture on top, return to oven and bake until casserole is bubbly, about 20 minutes.
12
Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mint and 1/4 cup dill on top of dish and serve.

852

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 8 ounces eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks, and more.

Yes, Greek Lamb Casserole 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.

Greek Lamb Casserole

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