GREEK EASTER ROAST LAMB AND ORZO

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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

Rosemary Etonihu
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This is a great recipe! The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender and the orzo is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Luvuyo Mbengo
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I love the flavors in this dish. The lamb is so tender and the orzo is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Santina Hudson
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out great! The orzo was a bit bland, but I added some extra herbs and spices to taste. Overall, this is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Emily Hernandez
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb is tender and flavorful, and the orzo is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


Hamilton Enakoye
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Zubayir Akhmadjonov
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I love this recipe! The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the orzo is the perfect side dish. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Baqi Khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out great! The orzo was a bit bland, but I added some extra herbs and spices to taste. Overall, this is a great recipe for a special occasion.


ANTONIO Links
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender and the orzo is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Delowar Sayeed
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I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the orzo is always fluffy. This is a great dish for a special occasion.


sarosh rashid
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This is my go-to recipe for roast lamb. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the orzo is the perfect side dish. I highly recommend this recipe!


navrick williamson
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I made this recipe for my Greek Easter celebration and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the lamb and orzo. I will definitely be making this dish again next year.


John Page
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This recipe was a disaster! The lamb was tough and the orzo was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


SSETTAALA USAMA
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The lamb was a bit dry, but the orzo was delicious. I'll try this recipe again with a different cut of lamb.


MacIsaac74
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This was my first time making roast lamb and it turned out amazing! The recipe was easy to follow and the lamb was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Imran Ullah Khan
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I've made this recipe twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is so juicy and the orzo is the perfect side dish. I highly recommend this recipe!


Muhammad Manahil
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This Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo was a hit with my family! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.