Indulge in a culinary delight with our exquisite Lamb, Spinach, and Feta Casserole, a harmonious blend of succulent lamb, tender spinach, and creamy feta cheese. This delectable casserole is a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a hearty and satisfying meal. Discover two variations of this classic dish: a traditional version and a lighter, vegetarian alternative. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps of creating this delectable casserole, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors in every bite.
Traditional Lamb, Spinach, and Feta Casserole: This classic recipe showcases the richness of lamb and the vibrant flavors of spinach and feta. The tender lamb is slow-cooked in a flavorful broth, infusing it with savory goodness. Spinach adds a vibrant green hue and a touch of bitterness that complements the richness of the lamb. Creamy feta cheese melts throughout the casserole, creating a luscious and velvety texture.
Vegetarian Spinach and Feta Casserole: For those seeking a meatless option, this vegetarian variation offers a delightful alternative. Spinach takes center stage, providing a nutrient-packed base for the casserole. Feta cheese adds a tangy and salty flavor, while a combination of herbs and spices creates a symphony of aromas. This vegetarian casserole is a testament to the versatility and flavor potential of plant-based cuisine.
YOUVETSI: GREEK LAMB STEW WITH ORZO
Easy stovetop youvetsi can be made with lamb or beef and small orzo noodles, all cooked together in an aromatic tomato sauce with garlic, oregano, and other comforting Greek flavors! Tips and make-ahead instructions included.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Main Course
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pat the lamb dry and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- In a large, ceramic braising pan or heavy pan with a lid, heat 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the lamb and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, tossing regularly, until browned. Transfer the lamb to a large plate for now.
- In the same pan, add the onions and garlic. Season with kosher salt. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until softened.
- Return the lamb to the pan. Add the red wine, oregano, paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg and bay leaf. Cook until the wine has reduced by at least ½, then add 1 cup of water and the tomatoes. Break the tomatoes up using a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the lamb is cooked through.
- Stir in the orzo and cover the pan. Let cook for another 20 minutes or until the orzo has cooked through and most of the moister has been absorbed.
- Garnish with parsley and crumbled feta, if you like, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.6 kcal, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Protein 13.2 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Sodium 233.2 mg, Fiber 1.4 g, Sugar 1.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LAMB & SPINACH SPANAKOPITA
Make this stunning spanakopita - 'spinach pie'. Traditionally made with filo pastry, feta and spinach, here we've added lamb, slow-cooked in stock
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 3h35m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat half the oil in a casserole pot over a medium-high heat and fry the lamb for 5-7 mins, or until deep brown all over. Cover with the stock, then add the cinnamon stick and bay leaf, and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 11/2 hrs, or until the lamb is tender and falling apart.
- Heat the remaining oil and the butter in a frying pan, then fry the onions with a large pinch of salt for 15-20 mins, or until golden and sticky. Add the garlic and spices, and cook for 3 mins more. Remove the lamb from its stewing liquid (reserving the liquid), transfer to a chopping board and shred using two forks. Stir the shredded meat into the onion mixture, along with 50ml of the reserved liquid.
- Put the spinach in a pan with 1 tbsp water, and cook for 3-4 mins, or until wilted. Wrap in a clean tea towel and squeeze out the excess liquid, or put in a fine sieve and press it out using the back of a wooden spoon. Roughly chop the spinach, then stir into the lamb and onion mixture along with the feta, mint, pine nuts and egg. Season.
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6, and brush a 22cm round springform cake tin with some of the melted butter. Layer four sheets of filo pastry across the tin, then brush with more melted butter. Spoon in the filling, and fold the overhanging pastry over the top. Scrunch up the remaining pastry sheets, put on top of the pie, and brush with the remaining melted butter. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Bake for 45-50 mins, or until golden and crisp. Will keep in the fridge for up to up to two days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 784 calories, Fat 55 grams fat, SaturatedFat 25 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium
LAMB AND SPINACH CASSEROLE
I roasted a leg of lamb recently (with recipe #80983) and since I was the only one eating it, I had a bit leftover. I came across this recipe in a cookbook (by James Villas) and knew I had to try it. It tasted soooo good I just had to share! (You can substitute any other leftover cooked meat: beef, chicken, etc. for the lamb if desired.)
Provided by flower7
Categories Spinach
Time 50m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F Grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish and set aside.
- Squeeze thawed spinach until almost dry.
- In a medium size bowl, combine all the ingredients except the cheese and mix until well blended.
- Scrape into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake until bubbly and slightly browned, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.9, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 51, Sodium 796.9, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 8.6
LAMB BURGERS WITH FETA SAUCE AND SPINACH
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Add 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, half a turn of the pan, and the onions. Cook for 5 minutes to soften, then put them in mixing bowl to cool.
- While onions cool, put the milk, feta, half of the marjoram or oregano, mint, salt and pepper, to taste, and the nuts in a food processor and process to a thick, smooth sauce.
- Add lamb to the bowl with the onions and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the remaining marjoram or oregano, paprika and cinnamon. Form the mixture into 4 patties, thinner at the center and thicker at the edges. Heat 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties 3 to 4 minutes on each side for pink centers.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in another skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic clove and let it infuse the oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the spinach and let it wilt, then remove the pan from the heat, and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, to taste.
- Add the lamb patties to the bun bottoms or charred bread. Shake off excess liquid as you remove the spinach and pile it on top of the burgers. Slather the bun tops with the feta sauce. Cover the burgers with the bun tops and serve.
LAMB SPINACH FETA CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 F. 1. Soften onion and garlic over medium heat. 2. Add lamb, brown on high heat. 3. Add oregano, thyme, red pepper and salt & pepper to taste and sautee for 1 minute. 4. Add white wine until liquid evaporates. 5. Take off heat and mix in nutmeg, lemon zest and juice, spinach, pasta and feta. Adjust seasonings. 6. Fold into buttered round casserole dish. top with bread crumbs and then parmesan and spray with olive oil. Bake for 30 minutes uncovered.
GREEK LAMB CASSEROLE WITH FETA
Make your lamb casserole into a mediterranean delight using typical Greek ingredients such as feta cheese, olives, tomatoes and mint.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Stew
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F Heat the oil in a large casserole, add the lamb in batches and brown off well. Set the lamb aside.
- Return the pan to the heat and add the onions, carrots and celery. Cover and cook for 10 mins until the vegetables are starting to soften. Then add the garlic and cinnamon and cook for a further 2 minutes
- Add rosemary, tomatoes, white wine and season well with sea salt and black pepper. Cover and cook in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hrs, until the lamb is tender.
- Stir in the olives and mint and crumble over the feta cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.5, Fat 37.5, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 148.4, Sodium 486, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 13, Protein 41.3
LAMB STEW WITH SPINACH AND GARBANZO BEANS
Steps:
- Sprinkle lamb with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add lamb and sauté until brown, about 10 minutes. Add onion and carrots and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garbanzo beans, broth, tomato sauce, and lemon juice and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot and simmer gently until lamb is tender, about 1 hour.
- Add spinach to stew. Cover and cook until spinach wilts, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Season stew with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.
SPINACH-FETA CASSEROLE
I use this as a main dish casserole, side dish or as an appetizer--whatever the occasion calls for. If you prefer, you may also add 1 can of rotel tomatoes to the cheese-spinach mixture for a little zing.
Provided by ROMDI
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 35m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, processed cheese food, 1/2 the butter, vinegar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Place a layer of phyllo dough into the bottom of a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture into the dish and top with 4 layers of phyllo dough, spraying each layer with butter-flavored cooking spray. Drizzle the remaining butter over the top.
- Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 108.4 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.9 g, Sodium 1164.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
Tips:
- For the Best Flavor: Use high-quality ingredients, especially the lamb and feta cheese. Look for lamb that is fresh and has a good amount of marbling. Feta cheese should be firm and crumbly.
- Don't Overcook the Lamb: Lamb is a delicate meat that can easily become dry and tough if overcooked. Cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare or 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.
- Use Fresh Spinach: Fresh spinach is best in this casserole. If you only have frozen spinach, thaw it completely and squeeze out all the excess water before using.
- Don't Skimp on the Feta Cheese: Feta cheese adds a delicious salty and tangy flavor to the casserole. Use a generous amount, about 1 cup.
- Serve Hot: This casserole is best served hot out of the oven. It can be reheated, but it's not quite as good.
Conclusion:
This lamb, spinach, and feta casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. It's packed with flavor and sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new casserole recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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