Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 3hrs30 mins

Total: 4hrs

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo Recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 pound) bone-in leg of lamb

3 cups mashed tomatoes

1 medium onion

finely chopped

½ cup olive oil

3 teaspoons dried oregano

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

1 lemon

juiced

6 cups water

1 pound uncooked orzo pasta

½ pound feta cheese

Stuffed Eggs

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Place lamb in a roasting pan. Add mashed tomatoes onion olive oil oregano salt pepper and lemon juice. Combine and make sure lamb is well coated. Cover pan with a lid or aluminum foil.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for about 3 hours. Remove from the oven and remove aluminum foil; leave oven on.

Step 4

Add water and orzo directly to the roasting pan. Return to the hot oven and bake until pasta is cooked and very little liquid remains 30 minutes to 1 hour. Add feta cheese and mix until melted and combined.

Nutritional Information

Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 469.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 36.5g 73%

Carbohydrates: 32g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 9%

Sugars: 3.9g

Fat: 21.3g 33%

Saturated Fat: 7g 35%

Cholesterol: 104.9mg 35%

Vitamin A Iu: 482.7IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 15mg 115%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 6.7mg 11%

Folate: 119.3mcg 30%

Calcium: 125.1mg 13%

Iron: 3.9mg 22%

Magnesium: 58.4mg 21%

Potassium: 533.4mg 15%

Sodium: 672.7mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 192.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.