eCook Meal
Lamb Chops & Red Pepper Pesto Orzo
with cucumber & spinach
Lamb is cooked until tender and succulent, then served on a bed of satisfyingly delicious orzo studded with chopped cucumber and spinach. You will love each and every bite of this wonderful dish, Chef!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
LOADED ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a generous drizzle of olive oil, the pesto, the shredded Spinach, the diced Cucumber, and seasoning.
PERFECT LAMB
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 3-4 minutes per side. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and rest for 5 minutes.
FINISH UP & FEAST
Plate up the loaded orzo, crumble over the Feta, and sprinkle over the chopped nuts. Side with the lamb chop. Well done, Chef!
LOADED ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a generous drizzle of olive oil, the pesto, the shredded Spinach, the diced Cucumber, and seasoning.
PERFECT LAMB
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 3-4 minutes per side. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and rest for 5 minutes.
FINISH UP & FEAST
Plate up the loaded orzo, crumble over the Feta, and sprinkle over the chopped nuts. Side with the lamb chops. Well done, Chef!
LOADED ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a generous drizzle of olive oil, the pesto, the shredded Spinach, the diced Cucumber, and seasoning.
PERFECT LAMB
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 3-4 minutes per side. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and rest for 5 minutes.
FINISH UP & FEAST
Plate up the loaded orzo, crumble over the Feta, and sprinkle over the chopped nuts. Side with the lamb chops. Well done, Chef!
LOADED ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a generous drizzle of olive oil, the pesto, the shredded Spinach, the diced Cucumber, and seasoning.
PERFECT LAMB
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 3-4 minutes per side. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and rest for 5 minutes.
FINISH UP & FEAST
Plate up the loaded orzo, crumble over the Feta, and sprinkle over the chopped nuts. Side with the lamb chops. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R233.11
for 4 servings · R58.28 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Danish-style Feta needs 80 gSpinach & South African Feta Free Range Chicken Burgers 800 g 800 g at R99.99 · 10% of packR10.00
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Orzo Pasta needs 400 mlOrzo Pasta 500 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Almonds needs 40 gEveryday Raw Almonds 1 kg 1 kg at R231.99 · 4% of packR9.28
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Cucumber needs 200 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 57% of packR18.28
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Spinach needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Free-range Lamb Leg Chops needs 700 gHalaal Bulk Free Range Lamb Leg Chops Avg 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R359.99 · 47% of packR168.00
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto
- NOMU Provençal Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Lamb Chops & Red Pepper Pesto Orzo?
The preparation time for Lamb Chops & Red Pepper Pesto Orzo with cucumber & spinach is between 15 and 20 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Lamb Chops & Red Pepper Pesto Orzo with cucumber & spinach?
The total time required to make Lamb Chops & Red Pepper Pesto Orzo with cucumber & spinach is between 20 and 25 minutes.
How many servings does Lamb Chops & Red Pepper Pesto Orzo provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Lamb Chops & Red Pepper Pesto Orzo?
Almonds, Cucumber, Feta, Free-range Lamb Leg Chops, NOMU Provençal Rub, Orzo Pasta, Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto, Spinach
What is the nutritional information of Lamb Chops & Red Pepper Pesto Orzo?
Calories: 1022, Carbs: 66 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 45.4 grams, Sugar: 5.8 grams, Salt: 662 grams
How do I prepare Lamb Chops & Red Pepper Pesto Orzo?
PERFECT LAMB: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 3-4 minutes per side. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and rest for 5 minutes. FINISH UP & FEAST: Plate up the loaded orzo, crumble over the feta, and sprinkle over the chopped nuts. Side with the lamb chops. Well done, Chef! LOADED ORZO: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a generous drizzle of olive oil, the pesto, the shredded spinach, the diced cucumber, and seasoning.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Lamb Chops & Red Pepper Pesto Orzo?
Almonds, Cucumber, Feta, Free-range Lamb Leg Chops, NOMU Provençal Rub, Orzo Pasta, Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto, Spinach
How many calories does Lamb Chops & Red Pepper Pesto Orzo have?
1022 calories
How much fat content does Lamb Chops & Red Pepper Pesto Orzo have?
grams