Lamb Meatballs and Orzo Recipe

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Lamb Meatballs and Orzo
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Ingredients
13
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Nutrition
386
Calories
Total time
100
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt , to taste
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp grated lemon , zest of
  • 1 cup orzo pasta

Directions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg.
  2. Add in the ground lamb, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, milk, dill, salt and pepper; mix well to combine.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Shape lamb mixture into 1-inch balls; place balls on a large baking sheet with a rim.
  5. Bake in a 400° oven for about 10 minutes or until browned.
  6. Take out of oven and set aside.
  7. Bring to chicken stock, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
  8. Add in the orzo; stir to combine.
  9. Boil for 1 minute.
  10. Transfer orzo mixture into a 2 1/2 quart baking dish that has been sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray; spread mixture out evenly.
  11. Place meatballs on top.
  12. Decrease oven temp to 350° and bake, covered, for 40-50 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  13. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 386.44 Kcal (1618 kJ)
Calories from fat 232.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.79g 40%
Cholesterol 108.54mg 36%
Sodium 503.3mg 21%
Potassium 372.94mg 8%
Total Carbs 15.6g 5%
Sugars 4.24g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.91g 4%
Protein 21.66g 43%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 50.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 135.91 Kcal (569 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.07g 40%
Cholesterol 38.17mg 36%
Sodium 177mg 21%
Potassium 131.16mg 8%
Total Carbs 5.49g 5%
Sugars 1.49g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 4%
Protein 7.62g 43%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 6%
Iron 0.8mg 13%
Calcium 17.7mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.7
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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