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Orzo with Lamb, Olives & Feta Recipe

Orzo with Lamb, Olives & Feta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 oz lean ground lamb
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp crumbled dried rosemary , or oregano
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper , (optional)
14 oz whole tomatoes, undrained
2 tbsp kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1 freshly ground black pepper
12 oz orzo
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions:

Put a large pot of salted water on to boil.
Cook lamb (or beef) in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain in a sieve set over a bowl.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large deep skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, cinnamon, rosemary (or oregano) and crushed red pepper, if using; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add lamb (or beef).
Puree tomatoes and their juices in a food processor until smooth. Add to the meat mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in olives. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, cook orzo until just tender, about 8 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and toss with the sauce. Serve garnished with feta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1176.83 Kcal (4927 kJ)
Calories from fat	681.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	75.7g	116%
Cholesterol	174.56mg	58%
Sodium	1057.42mg	44%
Potassium	1428.08mg	30%
Total Carbs	78.39g	26%
Sugars	26.38g	106%
Dietary Fiber	12.2g	49%
Protein	50.52g	101%
Vitamin C	70.3mg	117%
Iron	2.6mg	15%
Calcium	324.5mg	32%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	102.87 Kcal (431 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.62g	116%
Cholesterol	15.26mg	58%
Sodium	92.43mg	44%
Potassium	124.83mg	30%
Total Carbs	6.85g	26%
Sugars	2.31g	106%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	49%
Protein	4.42g	101%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	117%
Iron	0.2mg	15%
Calcium	28.4mg	32%

* 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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