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Lamb Chops With Herbed Orzo And Spinach

30 min
10 min prep
20 min cook

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 4 Garlic clove, minced
  • 4 Lamb shoulder chops, cut 3/4-inch thick
  • 1 1/2 cups Orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 1 pt Grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/3 cup Sliced Olives, chopped
  • 4 oz Tomato and basil feta crumbles
  • 1/2 Red onion, cut into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup Pine nuts
  • 5 oz Baby Spinach

Instructions

  1. Place 2 quarts water in a 3-quart pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Meanwhile, combine olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic in a small bowl for rub.
  3. Press mixture into both sides of lamb and set aside.
  4. Cook pasta 2 minutes in boiling water; drain well, then toss with tomatoes, olives and cheese in a large bowl. Set aside.
  5. Heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook lamb 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  6. Leave drippings in skillet and return to heat.
  7. Add onion and pine nuts to skillet and sauté 2 to 3 minutes until onion is tender and nuts are golden.
  8. Add spinach and stir 30 to 60 seconds to wilt.
  9. Remove from heat and add to pasta mixture then toss to combine.
  10. Serve immediately with lamb chops.

Nutrition

77gCarbs
37gFat
41gProtein

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories790
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 37g
    • 57%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 8g
    • 40%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 85mg
    • 28%
  • Sodium
    • 1270mg
    • 53%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 77g
    • 26%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 6g
  • Sugars
    • 7g
  • Protein
    • 41g
  • Vitamin C
    • 50%
  • Calcium
    • 15%
  • Iron
    • 35%
  • Vitamin A
    • 60%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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