Greek Holiday Roasted Lamb with Orzo
Slow-roasted bone-in lamb is paired with tomato-coated orzo, creating a hearty dish layered with dried oregano, lemon, onion, and olive oil. Tangy feta adds a bright, creamy contrast to the rich lamb and pasta, making this a fitting centerpiece for a Greek-inspired Easter meal or other festive gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook3 hrs 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Greek Holiday Roasted Lamb with Orzo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Place the lamb in a roasting pan. Add the mashed tomatoes, onion, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix to coat the lamb well. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for about 3 hours. Remove from the oven, remove the aluminum foil, and leave the oven on.
- 4
Add the water and orzo directly to the roasting pan. Return the pan to the hot oven and bake until the pasta is cooked and very little liquid remains, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Add the feta cheese and mix until melted and combined.
- Calories 580.89 kcal High 29%
- Protein 57.23 g Good Source 114%
- Carbohydrate 38.09 g 14%
- Total Fat 23.77 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 7.33 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 166.87 mg High 56%
- Sodium 341.62 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 5.07 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 6.4 g --
- Added Sugars 4.97 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 140.2 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 5.81 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 1054.84 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 1.38 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 10.14 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Greek Holiday Roasted Lamb with Orzo is made with 14 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 4 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 580.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Greek Holiday Roasted Lamb with Orzo made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Oregano, Feta Cheese. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Greek Holiday Roasted Lamb with Orzo?
- About 4 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 580.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Greek Holiday Roasted Lamb with Orzo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Greek Holiday Roasted Lamb with Orzo healthy?
- Greek Holiday Roasted Lamb with Orzo has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 580.89 calories and 57.23 g of protein, or 114% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 341.62 mg (15% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.33 g (37% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.97 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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