LAMB WITH SPINACH AND ORZO

Lamb With Spinach and Orzo image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 1h51m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup chopped yellow onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 1/2 cups chicken stock or 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
12 ounces cooked fresh spinach, chopped (or one 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olive
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.7, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 63, Sodium 553.3, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.7, Protein 20.9