Lamb with Orzo Recipe

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Lamb with Orzo
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Directions:

  1. Cut roast in half. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with the garlic, oregano, lemon peel and salt. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.
  2. Cook orzo according to package directions. Remove lamb from slow cooker. Shred meat with two forks; set aside and keep warm.
  3. 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.
  4. To serve, arrange remaining fresh spinach on nine individual plates. Top with lamb mixture. Sprinkle each with remaining feta cheese. Yield: 9 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 427.93 Kcal (1792 kJ)
Calories from fat 307.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.13g 53%
Cholesterol 116.36mg 39%
Sodium 169.16mg 7%
Potassium 252.74mg 5%
Total Carbs 1.67g 1%
Sugars 0.38g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 1%
Protein 26.52g 53%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 8%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 53.8mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 250.67 Kcal (1050 kJ)
Calories from fat 179.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.99g 53%
Cholesterol 68.16mg 39%
Sodium 99.09mg 7%
Potassium 148.04mg 5%
Total Carbs 0.98g 1%
Sugars 0.22g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 1%
Protein 15.53g 53%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 8%
Iron 1.1mg 10%
Calcium 31.5mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.3
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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