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Lamb with Orzo

Name: Lamb with Orzo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 boneless lamb shoulder roast (3 pounds); 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta; 2 packages (9 ounces each) fresh spinach, torn divided; 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese, divided

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 8 hours

Makes

9 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023

Looking to switch up you slow-cooker staples? Consider this lamb entree. A terrific meal-in-one, it certainly adds flair to dinnertime doldrums. A splash of lmeon juice and zesty lemon peel complement the flavors of fresh spinach and feta cheese.—Dan Kelmenson, West Bloomfield, Michigan

Lamb with Orzo Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1 boneless lamb shoulder roast (3 pounds)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta
2 packages (9 ounces each) fresh spinach, torn divided
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese, divided

Directions

Cut roast in half. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with the garlic, oregano, lemon zest and salt. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.

Cook orzo according to package directions. Remove lamb from slow cooker. Shred meat with two forks; set aside and keep warm.
Skim fat from cooking juices if necessary; return 1 cup cooking juices to slow cooker. Add one package of spinach. Cook on high for 5-10 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Drain orzo; add to spinach mixture. Stir in reserved meat and 1/2 cup feta cheese.
To serve, arrange remaining fresh spinach on nine individual plates. Top with lamb mixture. Sprinkle each with remaining feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 438 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 333mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 41g protein.

Lamb with Orzo

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