Bowl of Delicious · by Elizabeth Lindemann★ 4.9 (120)
Manestra (simple Greek orzo comfort food)
NUTRITION · PER SERVING30M COOK
CAL 24%·PRO 50%
CARBS 32G26% OF CAL
7G FIBER9G SUGAR15G OTHER
FAT 28G52% OF CAL
11G SAT17G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A Greek one-pot pasta dish of orzo and ground beef simmered with tomato, onion, mint, and cinnamon for warm, aromatic comfort. Rustic and satisfying, ready in 30 minutes.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 1 lb. ground beef (or lamb or turkey)
- 6 oz. tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more if needed)
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 heaping teaspoon dried spearmint (or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint)
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup orzo (whole wheat or regular is fine)
- grated romano cheese, fresh chopped mint or parsley, and/or extra-virgin olive oil, for serving (optional)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
CAL 24%·PRO 50%
CARBS 32G26% OF CAL
7G FIBER9G SUGAR15G OTHER
FAT 28G52% OF CAL
11G SAT17G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 582mg
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 60mg
- Calcium
- 100mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 582MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.