Greek Lamb With Spinach And Orzo

Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 boneless leg of lamb (approx. 3-4 lb.)
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 (10 ounce) bag of prewashed fresh spinach, chopped
• 5 cups cooked orzo pasta
• 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese (i use a lot more)
• 1/2 cup pine nuts (to garnish) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 trim fat from meat. cut to fit into 3.5-6qt. slow cooker. combine oregano, lemon peel, garlic, and salt in small bowl. sprinkle evenly over lamb and rub lightly. place lamb in crockpot. sprinkle with lemon juice.
• 2 cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high 4-5 hours.
• 3 remove lamb, discard fat, chop meat and set aside. add spinach to cooker (with juices), stirring until spinach is wilted. add cooked orzo, feta, and lamb; stir to mix.
• 4 a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts (pignoli) is a nice touch.