MOM’S GREEK LAMB CASSEROLE

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 209.5

Total Fat: 4.4 g
Cholesterol: 24.6 mg
Sodium: 702.7 mg
Total Carbs: 30.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
Protein: 12.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of MOM’S GREEK LAMB CASSEROLE calories by ingredient

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Minutes to Cook: 40

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1/2 lb lean boneless lamb(lamb tenders) cut into ¾” cubes

2 T. olive oil, divided

2 T. lemon juice,

4 cloves garlic, minced

¾ tsp. Oregano

1 c. chopped onion

¾ c. chopped red bell pepper

1 1/4 c. swansons fat free beef broth (or water)

1/4 dry red wine

1 6oz pkg. rice pilaf (Far East or Farmhouse brands work best)

1 T. chopped fresh mint or 1 tsp. Dry

1 T. fresh parsley

salt and pepper to taste

1 c. frozen peas, thawed, if there are none in pilaf

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. In a small bowl combine lamb, 1 T olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano; set aside for 10 minutes.
3. In a large skillet brown lamb in remaining 1 T oil.
4. Add onions and garlic. Saute’ until tender.
5. Add broth (or water)and wine, bring to boil.
6. Add rice, peas, ( if necessary) pilaf seasoning packet, mint and parsley.
7. Transfer everything to ungreased 2 qt casserole, cover and bake in oven for 25 minutes. Uncovering casserole during last 5 minutes of baking.
8. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread, and a crisp salad.

6 1 cup servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KEEYAHWE.