Artichokes, Lamb, and Orzo Avgolemono Recipe

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Artichokes, Lamb, and Orzo Avgolemono
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  1. In a Dutch oven or large skillet heat the oil and brown the meat with onion and garlic till onion is tender.
  2. Drain fat from the meat and return the meat to pan.
  3. Add 3/4 cup wine or chicken broth, oregano, lemon peel, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover.
  5. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Add fresh or canned artichokes and simmer 10 minutes more, or till tender.
  7. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or pasta pot bring 3 quarts water to boiling.
  8. Add pasta and reduce heat slightly.
  9. Boil for 5-8 minutes stirring occasionally.
  10. Immediately drain and return to warm pan; keep warm.
  11. In a small mixing bowl combine egg, lemon juice, cornstarch, and 1/2 cup warm chicken broth.
  12. Pour egg mixture into the lamb-artichoke mixture.
  13. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute, or till thickened and bubbly.
  14. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
  15. Serve lamb mixture over hot cooked pasta.
  16. Garnish with parsley (optional).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 498.29 Kcal (2086 kJ)
Calories from fat 308.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.23g 53%
Cholesterol 118.6mg 40%
Sodium 398.47mg 17%
Potassium 532.36mg 11%
Total Carbs 15.78g 5%
Sugars 3.55g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.04g 8%
Protein 23.18g 46%
Vitamin C 12mg 20%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 49.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 154.32 Kcal (646 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.6g 53%
Cholesterol 36.73mg 40%
Sodium 123.4mg 17%
Potassium 164.87mg 11%
Total Carbs 4.89g 5%
Sugars 1.1g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 8%
Protein 7.18g 46%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 20%
Iron 0.9mg 16%
Calcium 15.3mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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