Sure, orzo is good in soup, but there's no need to stop there. Here it's a base for a bold blend of spices, tomato sauce and flavorful ground lamb. The optional pinch of crushed red pepper will add the heat that many crave.
Ingredients for Orzo With Lamb Olives & Feta Recipe
1.50 ounce Lean ground lamb, or ground beef
0.38 teaspoon Olive oil
1/4 Large onion, finely chopped
3/4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
0.13 teaspoon Crumbled dried rosemary, or oregano
0.06 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
3.50 ounce 1 can whole tomatoes, undrained
1/2 tablespoon Chopped, pitted black olives
As required Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 ounce Orzo
Nutrition value
88
calories per serving
4 g Fat8 g Protein5 g Carbs5 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
4g
Protein
8g
Carbs
5g
Fiber
5g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
5g
Protein
8g
Fiber
5g
Fats
Fat
4g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
57mg
Iron
2mg
Vitamin A
1160mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
43mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
38mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
53mg
Manganese
2mg
Phosphorus
77mg
Selenium
3mcg
Zinc
1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment