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Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo Recipe

A traditional Greek Easter dish featuring succulent roast lamb and orzo pasta.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 650 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 kg Lamb Leg bone-in
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 400 g Orzo
  • 1 L Chicken Stock

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Rub the mixture all over the lamb leg.
  4. Place the lamb in a roasting pan and roast for about 1.5 hours.
  5. Remove the lamb from the oven and add the orzo and chicken stock to the roasting pan.
  6. Return the pan to the oven and cook for another 30 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
  7. Let the lamb rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the orzo.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Easter, Lamb, Orzo
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