Best 8 Aegean Lamb With Orzo Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of the Aegean Sea with our delectable Aegean Lamb with Orzo. This dish is a harmonious blend of succulent lamb, tender orzo pasta, and a vibrant medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a fragrant broth infused with the essence of the Mediterranean.

Uncover the secrets of this flavorful dish with our carefully curated collection of recipes. Discover how to craft the perfect marinade for the lamb, ensuring it is infused with a symphony of aromatic herbs and spices. Learn the art of cooking orzo pasta to achieve the ideal al dente texture, adding a delightful bite to the dish. Explore the vibrant world of Mediterranean vegetables, each contributing its unique flavor and color to the dish, creating a feast for the eyes and the palate.

Our recipes provide step-by-step guidance, ensuring that even novice cooks can recreate this culinary masterpiece in their own kitchens. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to prepare this dish with confidence, delighting your family and friends with its irresistible flavors.

So, let's embark on a culinary adventure together, capturing the essence of the Aegean Sea in every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED LAMB AND ORZO (ARNI YOUVETSI)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds lamb (shank, leg, shoulder roast, top roast, etc.)
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 cup diced tomatoes
3 cups broth or water
8 ounces orzo
Myzithra cheese, feta, Parmesan or good Romano, for serving

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.

GREEK LAMB STEW WITH ORZO PASTA RECIPE (LAMB GIOUVETSI)



Greek Lamb stew with Orzo pasta recipe (Lamb Giouvetsi) image

The perfect Greek lamb stew recipe with orzo pasta (Greek lamb giouvetsi)! Juicy, melt-in-the-mouth lamb stew in a delicious tomato-based sauce and orzo.

Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos

Categories     Main

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 kg/35 ounces leg of lamb, boneless, cut into chunks
2 medium red onions, finely chopped
2 carrots, sliced (1 cm thick)
1 tin of chopped (tinned) tomatoes (400g / 14oz)
2 tbsps tomato paste
1 tsp sugar
1 glass of red wine
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup of olive oil
250g orzo pasta (9 ounces) ( kritharaki / manestra )
100g grated kefalotyri or feta cheese (5 ounces)

Steps:

  • To prepare this lamb giouvetsi recipe, start by cutting the lamb into chunks. Wipe the lamb with paper towels. Heat 1/2 of a cup of olive oil into a pan, add the chopped onions and carrots and sauté for 5 minutes in medium-low heat. Turn up the heat and add the lamb; brown the meat on all sides until crusty.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and pour in the red wine. Wait for the wine to evaporate. Add the tinned tomatoes, a glass of water, the nay leaf, sugar and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Turn the heat down and simmer with the lid on for at least 45 minutes.
  • In the meantime into another pan heat 3 tbsps of olive oil and the orzo pasta. Sauté, until golden.
  • Place the orzo pasta along with the meat and sauce in an oven tray (remove the bay leaf) and mix with a spatula. Cover the tray with some aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven at 180C for 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil, add a glass of water if needed, and put back in the oven for another 15 minutes. Sprinkle with some grated hard yellow cheese (kefalotyri) and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 plate, Calories 650kcal, Sugar 8.2g, Sodium 403.9mg, Fat 31.9g, SaturatedFat 8.5g, UnsaturatedFat 20.9g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 43.9g, Fiber 3.9g, Protein 43.1g, Cholesterol 122.5mg

"GREEK" LAMB WITH ORZO



A filling-and exciting-lamb dinner that goes from stove to the table in under an hour. The process is straightforward, but this fragrant, saucy dish doesn't taste that way when it's finished; in terms of eating and cooking, it's a win-win. And you only have to dirty two pots!

Provided by Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound ground lamb
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
28 ounces can whole tomatoes, drained and crushed with your hands
14 ounces can chopped/diced tomatoes
5 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
1 pound orzo pasta
2 cups chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta

Steps:

  • In a good sized Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pan, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat until it is shimmering. Add the lamb and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a good grinding of black pepper. Cook, stirring to break it apart, until it is nicely browned. Remove the lamb with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 2 tablespoons of the fat.
  • Return the pot to the stovetop and add olive oil and the onion (still over medium-high). Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic. Stir in the spices (cinnamon, oregano, cumin, coriander, and red pepper)and cook until they start smelling toasted and fragrant (1 to 2 minutes). Stir in the whole tomatoes, crushed by hand. Cook the crushed tomatoes in the spices, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Then, add the can of diced tomatoes and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Add the cooked lamb back to the pot, give it a good stir, then cover the pot and leave it to cook, stirring from time to time, for 20 minutes. At this point, stir in the fresh spinach and cook just a couple more minutes until the spinach is wilted. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste (keeping in mind you'll be sprinkling a touch of feta and olives on, which will add to the saltiness). While the lamb and tomatoes are simmering together and marrying their flavors, bring a large pot of well-salted water (it should taste like sea water) to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, about 7 or 8 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  • Drain the orzo. Toss the orzo with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the lemon juice, and all of the parsley, adding a bit of pasta water at a time, if you feel it needs additional liquid.Spread the orzo out on an enormous serving platter. Spoon the lamb and sauce all over the top, then sprinkle with the feta and chopped olives. A good red wine, on the dry side, is a highly recommended companion here.

LAMB WITH ORZO



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Looking to switch up you slow-cooker staples? Consider this lamb entree. A terrific meal-in-one, it certainly adds flair to dinnertime doldrums. A splash of lmeon juice and zesty lemon peel complement the flavors of fresh spinach and feta cheese.-Dan Kelmenson, West Bloomfield, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 boneless lamb shoulder roast (3 pounds)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta
2 packages (9 ounces each) fresh spinach, torn divided
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with the garlic, oregano, lemon zest and salt. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. , Cook orzo according to package directions. Remove lamb from slow cooker. Shred meat with two forks; set aside and keep warm. , Skim fat from cooking juices if necessary; return 1 cup cooking juices to slow cooker. Add one package of spinach. Cook on high for 5-10 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Drain orzo; add to spinach mixture. Stir in reserved meat and 1/2 cup feta cheese. , To serve, arrange remaining fresh spinach on nine individual plates. Top with lamb mixture. Sprinkle each with remaining feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

GREEK LAMB WITH ORZO



Greek lamb with orzo image

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

1kg shoulder of lamb
2 onions, sliced
1 tbsp chopped oregano, or 1 tsp dried
½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
2 tbsp olive oil
400g can chopped tomato
1.2l hot low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
400g orzo (see know-how below)
freshly grated parmesan, to serve

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 EASTER ROAST LAMB AND ORZO



Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo image

Cumulative recipe from a couple family members. My favorite part of Easter.

Provided by CartoonJunkie33

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 4h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (6 pound) bone-in leg of lamb
3 cups mashed tomatoes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
½ cup olive oil
3 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 lemon, juiced
6 cups water
1 pound uncooked orzo pasta
½ pound feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place lamb in a roasting pan. Add mashed tomatoes, onion, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Combine and make sure lamb is well coated. Cover pan with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 3 hours. Remove from the oven and remove aluminum foil; leave oven on.
  • Add water and orzo directly to the roasting pan. Return to the hot oven and bake until pasta is cooked and very little liquid remains, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Add feta cheese and mix until melted and combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 104.9 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 672.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

AEGEAN LAMB WITH ORZO



Aegean Lamb With Orzo image

Make and share this Aegean Lamb With Orzo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 1/2 lbs lamb shoulder
4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, chopped
5 cups hot cooked orzo pasta (about 2 1/2 cups uncooked rice-shaped pasta)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
oregano sprig (optional)
lemon slice (optional)

Steps:

  • Trim fat from lamb. Place lamb in an electric slow cooker, and sprinkle with oregano, rind, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Pour in juice; top lamb with spinach. Cover with lid; cook on high heat for 1 hour. Reduce heat setting to low; cook 7 hours.
  • Remove spinach and lamb from slow cooker, reserving cooking liquid; cool. Remove meat from bones; discard bones, fat, and gristle. Chop meat.
  • Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure. Pour drippings into bag, and let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top).
  • Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag.
  • Drain drippings into a large bowl, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat.
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, lamb, spinach, orzo, and feta to strained drippings.
  • Garnish with oregano sprigs and lemon slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 737.2, Fat 59.1, SaturatedFat 26.6, Cholesterol 200.9, Sodium 541.7, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 46.3

AEGEAN LAMB WITH ORZO



AEGEAN LAMB WITH ORZO image

Categories     Lamb

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 lb lean rolled boneless leg of lamb
1/4 c chopped fresh oregano
2 t grated lemon rind
3/4 t salt, divided
1/4 c fresh lemon juice
1 (10 oz) bag fresh spinach, chopped
5 1/2 cups hot cooked orzo
1 c (4 oz) crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Unroll and trim roast. Reroll and tie. Cut in half crosswise. Place in a 4 1/2-5 qt crockpot; sprinkle with oregano, lemon rind and 1/4 t salt. Drizzle with lemon juice. Cover with lid; cook on high 1 hour. Reduce to low heat and cook 7 hours or until lamb is tender. Add spinach to crockpot. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Remove spinach and lamb from crockpot. Chop lamb. 2. Skim fat from cooking liquid. 3. Add 1/2 t salt, chopped lam, spinach, orzo and feta to liquid in crockpot; toss well.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful lamb, orzo, and vegetables.
  • Marinate the lamb. Marinating the lamb in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs will help to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor.
  • Cook the orzo al dente. Orzo should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. Olive oil is a key ingredient in this dish, so make sure to use a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
  • Serve the dish immediately. This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked, while the orzo is still hot and the lamb is juicy.

Conclusion:

This Aegean lamb with orzo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The lamb is tender and flavorful, and the orzo is cooked to perfection. The combination of the lamb, orzo, and vegetables is simply irresistible. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook lamb, this recipe is definitely worth trying.

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