Greek Lamb and Orzo Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Greek Lamb and Orzo Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb

2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes

undrained

1 stalk celery

cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 clove garlic

minced

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers (Yemista)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the lamb and cook until browned and no longer pink breaking up into crumbles about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and their juice celery orzo salt cayenne pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the orzo is tender and has absorbed the liquid from the tomatoes about 12 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Greek Lamb and Orzo Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 306.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.8g 38%

Carbohydrates: 33.6g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 6.3g

Fat: 11g 17%

Saturated Fat: 4.4g 22%

Cholesterol: 50.6mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 295.4IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 9mg 69%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 11.1mg 19%

Folate: 90.5mcg 23%

Calcium: 67.2mg 7%

Iron: 3.8mg 21%

Magnesium: 47.6mg 17%

Potassium: 525.9mg 15%

Sodium: 445.3mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 99

*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.