Greek Lamb Casserole
This was printed in our local paper several months ago. It is also one of those I clipped to make and then misplaced. It sounds so wonderful. I know if I post it, I want loose it.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2teaspoons olive oil
- 1
- 3
- 8
- 3⁄4cup water
- 10
- 28ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 3⁄4
- 3⁄4
- 3⁄4teaspoon salt
- 12ounces orzo pasta
- 1
- 1⁄4
- 2large egg whites
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DIRECTIONS
- Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic; cook stirring frequently until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggplant and water; cook stirring frequently until eggplant is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cubed lamb and cook until longer pink, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes, 1/2 cup of mint, 1/2 cup of dill, salt and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook 20 minutes or until lamb is tender.
- While the lamb mixture is cooking, cook orzo according to package directions, drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, flour and egg whites.
- Stir the drained orzo into lamb mixture, spoon mixture into an 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
- Cover and bake 10 minutes; uncover spoon yogurt mixture on top, return to oven and bake until casserole is bubbly, about 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mint and 1/4 cup dill on top of dish and serve.
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