Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo

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Cumulative recipe from a couple family members. My favorite part of Easter.

Submitted by CartoonJunkie33
Updated on April 2, 2021
Roast Lamb, sliced on a platter with a bowl of orzo in the background. A stack of plates nearby to serve up this Easter feast
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (6 pound) bone-in leg of lamb

  • 3 cups mashed tomatoes

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 6 cups water

  • 1 pound uncooked orzo pasta

  • ½ pound feta cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. Place lamb in a roasting pan. Add mashed tomatoes, onion, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Combine and make sure lamb is well coated. Cover pan with a lid or aluminum foil.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for about 3 hours. Remove from the oven and remove aluminum foil; leave oven on.

  4. Add water and orzo directly to the roasting pan. Return to the hot oven and bake until pasta is cooked and very little liquid remains, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Add feta cheese and mix until melted and combined.

Cook's Notes:

The orzo is always high in demand in our house. A second pound wouldn't go amiss if you've a big enough pan for it. Of course, also double the feta and water, then.

As with all roasting recipes, you can use a lower temperature and cook longer. Three hours is the minimum I've used. You could also use 6 to 10 hours at 300 degrees F for a very tender result.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

470 Calories
21g Fat
32g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 470
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 673mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 37g 73%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 125mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 533mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.