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Mediterranean Magic: A Delicious Greek Dinner Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. of lean ground lamb
• 1 cup of long-grain white rice
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 1 medium-sized red onion, diced
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tbsp. of dried oregano
• 2 tbsp. of olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, cook the white rice according to package instructions. Set aside once cooked.
2. In a large skillet, heat up 1 tbsp. of olive oil on medium heat. Add the minced garlic and diced red onion, and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
3. Add the lean ground lamb to the skillet with the onion and garlic, and cook until it is browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
4. Season the lamb with salt, black pepper and dried oregano to taste.
5. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the lamb, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes are heated through and slightly softened.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, the diced cucumber, and the crumbled feta cheese. Mix together until well-combined.
7. Add the lamb and tomato mixture to the mixing bowl with the rice, cucumber, and feta cheese, and mix together gently until well-combined.
8. Transfer the contents to a large serving bowl and garnish with additional oregano and a drizzle of olive oil.