Lamb Skewers with Spinach Orzo Recipe

Name: Lamb Skewers with Spinach Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean cubed boned leg of lamb; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tbsp. ground cumin; 1-1/4 tsp. salt, divided; 1 tsp. dried thyme; 3/4 tsp. pepper, divided; 5 cloves garlic, minced and divided; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup diced red bell pepper; 1 cup hot cooked orzo; 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and sqeezed dry

Servings: persons

1 lb. lean cubed boned leg of lamb
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1-1/4 tsp. salt, divided
1 tsp. dried thyme
3/4 tsp. pepper, divided
5 cloves garlic, minced and divided
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup hot cooked orzo
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and sqeezed dry

1
Combine lamb, juice, cumin, 1 ts salt, thyme, 1/2 ts pepper and 3 garlic cloves in a zip-top plastic bag.
2
Seal bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
3
Remove lamb from bag, reserving marinade.
4
Thread lamb cubes onto 4 skewers and set aside.
5
Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
6
Place over medium-high heat until hot.
7
Add remaining 2 garlic cloves, onion and bell pepper.
8
Saute for 3 minutes.
9
Add remaining 1/4 ts salt, 1/4 ts pepper, orzo and spinach.
10
Saute over low heat for 4 minutes.
11
Remove from heat.
12
Set aside and keep warm.
13
Prepare grill.
14
Place skewers on rack.
15
Grill for 8 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade.
16
Serve with orzo mixture.

413

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. lean cubed boned leg of lamb, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tbsp. ground cumin, 1-1/4 tsp. salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Lamb Skewers with Spinach 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.

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Lamb Skewers with Spinach Orzo

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Variations & substitutions

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