SPICED LAMB AND ORZO
Quick Fix
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tags:Ginny Grant, Aaron McLean Photography, lamb, Orzo, Quick Fix
Serves
4 - 6Preparation
10 minSCook
20 minsIngredients
2 tablespoons olive oil | |
1 onion, chopped | |
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped | |
2 tablespoons chopped oregano | |
500g lamb mince | |
1 teaspoon sea salt | |
zest and juice of 1 lemon | |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon | |
1 teaspoon ground cumin | |
pinch of chilli flakes | |
2 medium tomatoes, chopped | |
1½ cups orzo | |
150g baby spinach | |
yoghurt mixed with some crushed garlic or crumbled feta to serve |
Instructions
1. | Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and garlic and fry until soft. |
2. | Add the oregano and cook for a minute. |
3. | Add the mince and fry, breaking up the meat as it cooks for 5 minutes or until it has good colour. |
4. | Add the salt, zest, spices and chilli flakes. |
5. | Cook for a minute then add the tomatoes and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, while you cook the orzo according to packet directions. |
6. | Add the spinach to the pasta in the last 30 seconds to just wilt. |
7. | Drain then add to the lamb along with the lemon juice. |
8. | Adjust the seasonings. |
9. | Serve with a dollop of garlicky yoghurt or crumble over some feta. |
Recipes & Food Styling Ginny Grant / Photography Emma Galloway
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