Lamb Chops With Herbed Feta Orzo Recipes

HERBED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the seasonings; set aside 1/4 teaspoon. Rub remaining herb mixture over both sides of lamb chops. In a shallow dish, combine the oil, lemon juice, bay leaves and lemon zest. Add chops and turn to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain., In a large skillet, brown chops for 2 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Top with butter and sprinkle with reserved herb mixture.

LAMB CHOPS WITH HERBED-FETA ORZO

Steps:

• Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan with cooking spray.
• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and oil. Drain and place in medium bowl; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix garlic, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and the pepper; rub over both sides of lamb chops. Place lamb chops on broiler pan. Broil 8 minutes, turning once, until of desired doneness.
• Add cheese, tomatoes, lemon juice, oil and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper to pasta; toss gently. Serve lamb chops with pasta.

HERBED ORZO WITH FETA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and a splash of oil, and bring the water to a boil. Add the orzo and simmer for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked al dente. Drain and pour into a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.
• Add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss well. Add the feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings and bring back to room temperature before serving.

GREEK LAMB AND ORZO

Steps:

• Cook lamb in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes, celery, pasta, salt and red pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low.
• Cover and simmer about 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until tomato liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender. Serve with yogurt.

LAMB CHOPS WITH ORZO (WW)

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions; drain and transfer to bowl; stir in lemon zest.
• Meanwhile spray skillet with Pam and set over medium high heat. Stir in mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook; stirring occasionally until mushrooms are browned and liquid is evaporated (5-10 minutes). Add to orzo; toss.
• Meanwhile sprinkle lamb chops with 1/4 teaspoons salt and the pepper.spray skillet with Pam and set over medium high heat and add lamp chops turning once (8-15 minutes).
• Serve with orzo.