ORZO AND LAMB WITH APPLES AND ONIONS

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Orzo and Lamb With Apples and Onions image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups no-salt-added chicken broth or stock mixed with 2 cups water
12 ounces whole red onion or 11 ounces chopped ready-cut red onion (2 1/2 to 2 2/3 cups)
1 teaspoon olive oil
12 ounces apples
1 or 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, for 1 tablespoon chopped leaves
4 heaping tablespoons currants
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 cup orzo
8 ounces boneless leg of lamb
1/8 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste

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

Maria Nicolette
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This is the worst recipe I've ever tried.


Broken Asaam
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Meh.


Yomiking Ibrahim
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. Don't bother.


Mdmizan Hassan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out really bland.


Pradeep Lakshan
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This dish is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good.


Biki Yadav
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Not a fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. So flavorful!


Bariso Khalifa
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Kyara Clark
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So easy to make and so delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mishu Sabbir
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Orzo and lamb, what a great combo! This recipe is a keeper.


Kiani Bailey
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This recipe is not worth your time. The lamb was dry and the sauce was too sweet.


Adriatik Peposhi
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a disaster. The lamb was tough and the sauce was bland.


Mohamed Mahgoub
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ersame Abicha
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.


Jaun Greer
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


JOSE V
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The lamb is so tender and flavorful, and the apples and onions add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Samuel Machoni
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This lamb and orzo dish was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors was unexpected yet harmonious, with the sweetness of the apples and onions complementing the savory lamb.