Lamb With Spinach and Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup chopped yellow onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 tsp salt
fresh ground black pepper
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
12 oz cooked fresh spinach, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olive
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions:

In a large soup pot over medium heat, let the oil get warmed.
Add in lamb, onion, and garlic; stir/saute for about 5 minutes or until meat is browned and veggies are tender.
Stir in oregano and cumin; cook 1 minute.
Add in stock, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
Lower heat to med-low and simmer, covered, for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
Add in orzo; bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, about 15 minutes or until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Add in spinach, lemon juice, and olives; stir to mix well and cook about 10 minutes or until heated through.
Divide into individual plates and sprinkle with feta cheese, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	413.65 Kcal (1732 kJ)
Calories from fat	253.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.19g	43%
Cholesterol	95.33mg	32%
Sodium	533.13mg	22%
Potassium	543.51mg	12%
Total Carbs	13.26g	4%
Sugars	3.51g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.94g	12%
Protein	27.68g	55%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	149.4mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	138.06 Kcal (578 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.41g	43%
Cholesterol	31.82mg	32%
Sodium	177.94mg	22%
Potassium	181.4mg	12%
Total Carbs	4.43g	4%
Sugars	1.17g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	12%
Protein	9.24g	55%
Vitamin C	1mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	19%
Iron	1mg	16%
Calcium	49.9mg	15%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

10

Points
11

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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