Meals Matter

Lamb Chops with Herbed Orzo

Contributed By: kim_yerington
HEB

A taste of the Mediterranean.

Ingredients

4 Bone-in lamb shoulder chops cut 3/4 inch thick

1 pint Grape tomatoes

1/3 cup Chopped pitted kalamata olives

1/2 Red onion

1 1/2 cups Cooked orzo pasta

4 ounces Mediterranean feta crumbles

1/4 cup Pine nuts

1 bag Fresh baby spinach leaves

LAMB RUB

4 cloves Garlic, minced

2 tsp Olive oil

1/2 tsp Kosher salt

1/2 tsp Ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Place 2 quarts water in a 3-quart pot and bring to boil over high heat.

2. Combine ingredients for rub, and press both sides of lamb in rub. (is also good with added marinate- I like an apple rosemary marinate as well.

3. Cut tomatoes in half and chop olives, then cut onion.

4. Cook pasta 2 minutes, drain well, the toss with tomatoes, olives, and feta. Set aside.

5. Place a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook lamb 5-7 minutes per side (very good barbequed, as well.)

6. Cook pine nuts and onions in drippings for 2-3 minutes- until onions are crisp-tender and pine nuts golden brown. Add spinach. Cook another 30-60 seconds- until wilt. Remove from heat and add to orzo, then toss to combine.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Other
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 479
Total Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Protein: 25 g
Vitamin A: 7400 IU
Vitamin C: 31 mg
Calcium: 251 mg
Sodium: 1008 mg
Iron: 5 mg
Fiber: 3.5 g