If you’re looking for a delightful and hearty meal that combines the flavors of tender lamb, sweet apples, and aromatic onions, then orzo and lamb with apples and onions is the perfect dish for you. This delectable recipe brings together the savory taste of lamb with the sweetness of apples and the pungency of onions, all while incorporating orzo pasta for a complete and satisfying meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for this tantalizing dish.
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BAKED LAMB AND ORZO (ARNI YOUVETSI)
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Rub the lamb with olive oil and sprinkle very liberally with salt and pepper. Sear the lamb in a heavy bottomed skillet. Transfer to a casserole dish.
- Add a little olive oil to the skillet, then add the onions. Cook until tender, then stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook until they start to become incorporated with the onions. Add the diced tomatoes and broth and bring to a boil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the liquid to the lamb casserole. Cover it and bake until the lamb is very tender, about 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Add the orzo and stir. Add some hot water if it starts to look dry and continue to bake, uncovered, until the orzo is cooked, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Serve pieces of the lamb alongside the orzo and top generously with your choice of cheese.
FRIED ONIONS AND APPLES
Since a lot of delicious onions are grown in our state, they are always part of my menu. This tangy side dish is good with pork and beef. The inspiration for this unusual combination was a prolific apple tree!-Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Place apples on top of onions. Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over apples. , Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer until apples are tender, 5 minutes longer. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GREEK LAMB WITH ORZO
Entertaining doesn't have to equal stress, this spruced up one-pot is perfect for people with little time for preparation
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 2h55m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Cut the lamb into 4cm chunks, then spread over the base of a large, wide casserole dish. Add the onions, oregano, cinnamon sticks, ground cinnamon and olive oil, then stir well. Bake, uncovered, for 45 mins, stirring halfway.
- Pour over the chopped tomatoes and stock, cover tightly, then return to the oven for 1½ hrs, until the lamb is very tender.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks, then stir in the orzo. Cover again, then cook for a further 20 mins, stirring halfway through. The orzo should be cooked and the sauce thickened. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 696 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 0.68 milligram of sodium
GREEK LAMB AND ORZO
This is an easy meal to prepare and it tastes great. You can substitute the lamb with beef if you want. Serve with plain yogurt if desired.
Provided by fire00starter
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the lamb, and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking up into crumbles, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and their juice, celery, orzo, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the orzo is tender and has absorbed the liquid from the tomatoes, about 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 445.3 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
ORZO AND LAMB WITH APPLES AND ONIONS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a covered pot, bring the broth and water to boil.
- Chop whole onion.
- Heat until very hot a nonstick pan large enough to hold all the ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add oil and saute onion until it begins to soften.
- Wash, quarter and core apple and slice each quarter thin. Add to onion as it cooks.
- Wash rosemary and remove leaves. Chop leaves and add to onion-apple mixture. Add currants, wine and vinegar. Cover and simmer.
- Cook orzo in the broth.
- Wash and dry lamb and slice into pieces about 1/4-inch thick; heat a small nonstick skillet until medium-hot. Brown lamb quickly on both sides. Remove lamb and julienne.
- When orzo is cooked, drain and add along with lamb to apple-onion mixture. Stir well and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 826, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 108 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 741 milligrams, Sugar 44 grams
GROUND LAMB WITH ORZO
Make and share this Ground Lamb With Orzo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mamarita
Categories Greek
Time 1h
Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the first 4 ingredients in a Magic Bullet and pulse to make fine breadcrumbs.
- In a bowl combine breadcrumbs and ground lamb mix well add egg mix well and shape into balls or sausages.
- Brown meatballs in a large skillet until cook thru remove and drain on paper towels.
- Remove all but about 2 tbl grease from pan.
- Add diced onion, garlic, crushed red pepper and tomatoes cook until onion is soft.
- add orzo and toss for a few minutes.
- Return lamb meatballs to skillet.
- Add chicken broth.
- Simmer until orzo is cooked add half and half and spinach cover and cook until spinach is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 965.4, Fat 41.9, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 163, Sodium 895.5, Carbohydrate 100.4, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 8.1, Protein 45
ORZO WITH LAMB, LIMA BEANS AND FETA
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until tender, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Add to Dutch oven and stir until lamb begins to color, about 5 minutes. Add wine and tomatoes with their juices, breaking up tomatoes with spoon. Simmer uncovered until sauce is thick and lamb is tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Add lima beans and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes. Add marjoram and season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.)
- Cook orzo in large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain orzo well. Transfer to large bowl. Spoon lamb stew over. Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve.
LAMB WITH SPINACH AND ORZO
Make and share this Lamb With Spinach and Orzo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h51m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
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
ORZO WITH LAMB, OLIVES AND FETA
Sure, orzo is good in soup, but there's no need to stop there. Here it's a base for a bold blend of spices, tomato sauce and flavorful ground lamb. The optional pinch of crushed red pepper will add the heat that many crave.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook orzo until just tender, about 8 minutes or according to package directions. Drain.
- Meanwhile, cook lamb (or beef or turkey) in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a sieve set over a bowl. Clean and dry the pan.
- Add oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, cinnamon, rosemary (or oregano) and crushed red pepper (if using); cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the lamb (or beef or turkey) and tomato sauce; cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in olives, salt and pepper. Toss the orzo with the sauce. Serve garnished with feta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 46.2 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 335.8 mg, Sugar 4 g
FRIED APPLES AND ONIONS
"I was surprised to see how quickly my friends gobbled this dish up," chuckles Sue Davis, Wausau, Wisconsin. "Excusing myself, I flew into the kitchen, chopped up more onions and apples, quickly fried them and brought out another steaming dish. That one disappeared, too!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the onions in butter over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Top with apples; sprinkle with brown sugar. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until apples are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your dish. Choose fresh, flavorful lamb, crisp apples, and sweet onions.
- Brown the lamb in batches: This will help to prevent the meat from steaming and ensure that it gets a nice, even sear.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the lamb will not brown properly and will release too much liquid.
- Cook the lamb until it is tender: The lamb should be cooked until it is tender but still slightly pink in the center. Overcooked lamb will be tough and dry.
- Add the apples and onions towards the end of cooking: This will help to prevent them from becoming overcooked and mushy.
- Season the dish to taste: Be sure to season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. You may also want to add a pinch of dried thyme or rosemary.
Conclusion
This orzo and lamb with apples and onions is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The lamb is tender and flavorful, the apples and onions add a touch of sweetness and crunch, and the orzo is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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