NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz ground lamb

0.13 cup orzo

1 cup spinach

0.25 cup Greek yogurt

1 tbsp feta cheese

1 tbsp parsley

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp garlic powder

0.5 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp lemon juice

0.25 tsp olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Cook the orzo in boiling salted water according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.

• 2

  In a medium bowl, combine the ground lamb with the dried oregano and half of the garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 3

  Form the lamb mixture into small 1-inch meatballs.

• 4

  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

• 5

  Remove the meatballs from the skillet and add the spinach to the same pan, sautéing until just wilted.

• 6

  Toss the cooked orzo with the wilted spinach, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the remaining garlic powder.

• 7

  In a small bowl, stir the Greek yogurt with the remaining salt and pepper to create a smooth sauce.

• 8

  Serve the lamb meatballs over the lemon-herb orzo, topped with crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and a dollop of the yogurt sauce.