Orzo with Lamb, Lima Beans and Feta Recipe

Name: Orzo with Lamb, Lima Beans and Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions, chopped; 3 large garlic cloves, chopped; 2 1/4 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 1 28-ounce can peeled tomatoes; 1 14 1/2-ounce can peeled tomatoes; 1 1/2 10-ounce packages frozen baby lima beans (about 3 cups), thawed; 5 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or 5 teaspoons dried; 1 1/2 pounds orzo (rice-shaped pasta; also called riso); 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 1/4 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 28-ounce can peeled tomatoes
1 14 1/2-ounce can peeled tomatoes
1 1/2 10-ounce packages frozen baby lima beans (about 3 cups), thawed
5 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or 5 teaspoons dried
1 1/2 pounds orzo (rice-shaped pasta; also called riso)
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Add onions and garlic and cook until tender, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.
3
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
4
Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper.
5
Add to Dutch oven and stir until lamb begins to color, about 5 minutes.
6
Add wine and tomatoes with their juices, breaking up tomatoes with spoon.
7
Simmer uncovered until sauce is thick and lamb is tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
8
Add lima beans and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes.
9
Add marjoram and season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
11
Cover and refrigerate.
12
Rewarm over medium heat before serving.)
13
Cook orzo in large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
14
Drain orzo well.
15
Transfer to large bowl.
16
Spoon lamb stew over.
17
Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 onions, chopped, 3 large garlic cloves, chopped, 2 1/4 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Orzo with Lamb, Lima Beans and Feta 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.

Orzo with Lamb, Lima Beans and Feta

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