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Artichokes Lamb And Orzo Avgolemono Recipe

A delightful fusion of Greek flavors! This Artichokes, Lamb, and Orzo Avgolemono recipe combines tender lamb, hearts of artichoke, and perfectly cooked orzo pasta in a creamy, lemony avgolemono sauce. A comforting and elegant dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 782.8 kcal
Protein 88g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Artichokes Lamb And Orzo Avgolemono 83

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Artichokes Lamb And Orzo Avgolemono

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless lean lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (13 3/4 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup warm chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • cooking spray (optional)
  • 3 quarts water (for cooking pasta)

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How to Make Artichokes Lamb And Orzo Avgolemono

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb, onion, and garlic; cook until lamb is browned and onion is softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Drain excess fat from the pot.
  3. Stir in white wine (or chicken broth), oregano, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Add artichoke hearts and simmer for another 10 minutes, or until tender.
  5. While the lamb simmers, cook orzo according to package directions. Typically, bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil, add orzo, and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain immediately and set aside.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, lemon juice, cornstarch, and warm chicken broth until smooth.
  7. Gradually whisk the egg mixture into the lamb and artichoke mixture in the Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes bubbly, about 1-2 minutes. Do not boil.
  8. Serve the lamb and artichoke mixture over the hot cooked orzo pasta.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

58g

Carbs

23g

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