Greek Lamb and Orzo
Greek Lamb and Orzo brings tender ground lamb together with orzo simmered in juicy stewed tomatoes for a hearty, comforting skillet meal. A touch of garlic and cayenne adds warmth while celery lends gentle crunch, making it balanced and satisfying. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner when you want bold, tomato-rich flavors in one pan.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Greek Lamb and Orzo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground lamb in the hot pan until it is browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the tomatoes and their juice, celery, orzo, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the orzo is tender and has absorbed the liquid from the tomatoes, about 12 minutes.
- Calories 366.62 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 18.09 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 32.57 g 12%
- Total Fat 18.39 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 8.14 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 53.71 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 356.26 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 2.62 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 5.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 50.48 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.08 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 361.65 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 14.01 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 11.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Greek Lamb and Orzo is a Greek dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Garlic, and Ground Lamb. Each serving provides about 366.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Greek Lamb and Orzo?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Greek Lamb and Orzo made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Garlic, Ground Lamb, Orzo. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Greek Lamb and Orzo?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Greek Lamb and Orzo?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 366.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Greek Lamb and Orzo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Greek Lamb and Orzo healthy?
- Greek Lamb and Orzo has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 366.62 calories and 18.09 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 356.26 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.14 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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