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Lamb Chops & Red Pepper Pesto Orzo

with cucumber & spinach

Quick & Easy

4.9

  • Hands on15 - 20 minutes
  • Overall20 - 25 minutes
Photo of Lamb Chops & Red Pepper Pesto Orzo

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

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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!

  • Orzo Pasta - 100ml

  • Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto - 20g

  • Spinach - 20g

  • Cucumber - 50g

  • Free-range Lamb Leg Chops - 175g

  • NOMU Provençal Rub - 5ml

  • Danish-style Feta - 20g

  • Almonds - 10g

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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!

  • Orzo Pasta - 200ml

  • Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto - 40ml

  • Spinach - 40g

  • Cucumber - 100g

  • Free-range Lamb Leg Chops - 350g

  • NOMU Provençal Rub - 10ml

  • Danish-style Feta - 40g

  • Almonds - 20g

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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!

  • Orzo Pasta - 300ml

  • Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto - 60ml

  • Spinach - 60g

  • Cucumber - 150g

  • Free-range Lamb Leg Chops - 525g

  • NOMU Provençal Rub - 15ml

  • Danish-style Feta - 60g

  • Almonds - 30g

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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!

  • Orzo Pasta - 400ml

  • Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto - 80ml

  • Spinach - 80g

  • Cucumber - 200g

  • Free-range Lamb Leg Chops - 700g

  • NOMU Provençal Rub - 20ml

  • Danish-style Feta - 80g

  • Almonds - 40g

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.

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