How To Make Tomato & Oregano Orzo with Koftas, Yogurt & Pul Biber Butter
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 250g orzo pasta
- 500g ground lamb or beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- 200g Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp pul biber (Turkish chili flakes)
Instructions
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Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a bowl, mix together the ground meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into small kofta shapes.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the koftas for about 8-10 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed and sauté the cooked orzo pasta for a few minutes. Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and simmer for about 5 minutes, until heated through.
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In a separate small pan, melt the butter and add the pul biber chili flakes. Cook for a minute until fragrant.
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Serve the tomato and oregano orzo topped with the koftas, a dollop of Greek yogurt, and a drizzle of the pul biber butter.
Nutrition
- Calories : 550kcal
- Total Fat : 26g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 125mg
- Sodium : 600mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 43g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 38g
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