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Orzo Lemon Orzo with Asparagus
By wing118677
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Servings 6
Preparation time 15
Cooking time 35
- 1 lemon, zested
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pound asparagus
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 1/2 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Very easy to prepare, this delicious Lemon Orzo with Asparagus works great as a side or starter dish
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Greek Style Orzo Salad
By á-34480
Orzo pasta is tossed with olives, tomatoes, feta cheese, and spinach
- 1/2 pound orzo
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped finely
- 1 cup crumbled Greek feta
- 1 bunch flat-leaf spinach, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Zest & juice of 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Avgolemono, Orzo & Chicken Soup
By KEM77
This creamy soup is a delicious and healthy favorite of mine (without a drop of cream or dairy!)
- 6 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (generous, 2-3 lemons)
- 1 cup carrot, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
My Orzo Salad
By catgirl
A simple and great tasting salad featuring orzo, spinach, artichokes and tomatoes
- 1 bag fresh spinach
- 1 jar grilled artichokes, drained & chopped
- 1 jar sun-dried julienne tomatoes, drained
- 16 ounce package orzo
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cheese curds, chopped
- Italian seasoning to taste
Italian Sausage and Orzo Skillet
By carvalhohm
Ready in less than 30 minutes! This delicious Italian skillet dinner features orzo, pork sausage, vegetables and to...
- 1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta, about 6 1/2 ounce
- 1 (11-ounce) bag frozen healthy colors market blend vegetables
- 1 pound Italian pork sausage links, cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 (14-1/2 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, about 3 ounces
- Fresh parsley, chopped, if desired
Spinach Tomato Orzo Soup
By wing118677
Here’s a quick and easy dinner idea for those busy weeknights
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pound spinach, fresh or frozen, defrosted
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced Italian tomatoes with oregano and basil
- 1 pound package orzo pasta
- 2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 quarts water
- Olive oil
Creamy Orzo with Asparagus & Parmesan
By wing118677
After making this Athenian Orzo recently, I was inspired to try another orzo dish
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
Lemon Garlic Parmesan Orzo w/ Peas
By msippigrl
Great side dish for grilled steak, chicken, pork chops, shrimp, fish
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth (I used reduced-sodium)
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup frozen sweet peas
- 1 tablespoon butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced (1/2 tsp)
- Grated zest of 1 lemon (1 Tbl)
- 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (half a lemon)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste
- Salt, to taste
Orzo Pasta Salad
By Taraespo
Toss all cut up veggies in olive oil with garlic, salt and pepper
- Dressing:
- 1 sm eggplant
- 1 red pepper, chpd
- 1 yellow pepper, chpd
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 c. olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 lb orzo pasta
- 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 c. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Garnish:
- 4 minced scallions
- 1/3 c. toasted pine nuts
- 3/4 lb feta, diced
- 15 basil leaves, cut
Greek Style Vegan Orzo with Mushrooms
By á-4939
1.Place a saucepan on the heat, and heat up the olive oil
- INGREDIENTS
- 5 oz orzo. Cook it according to the packet instructions, but DON’T overcook it – drained, rinsed with cold water, and set aside
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 onion, very finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- a pinch of ground cinnamon
- 10 mushrooms, chopped into small pieces
- salt to taste
- flat leaf parsley, chopped, for garnishing
- a wedge of lemon (optional
Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes, Feta and Mint
By peridot728
Perfect warm or chilled. Serve this Orzo Tomato Feta and Mint side dish with your favorite roasted chicken recipe
- 1 pound orzo
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cup crumbled feta
- 1 cup arugula
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, plus for the pasta water
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Orzo with Peas
By hanley89
1. Cut Orzo according to package directios with frozen peas until el dente 2
- 8 ozorzo
- 2/3 cup frozen peas
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan
Greek Chicken Roulades with a White Wine Reduction & Creamy Orzo
By á-13856
DICE 6 olives; set aside. Process remaining 6 olives, bread crumbs, tomatoes, zest, garlic, and oregano in a food p...
- CREAMY ORZO with FETA SUN-DRIED TOMATOES:
- 12 pitted kalamata olives, divided
- 3 T fresh bread crumbs
- 3 T minced oil packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 T minced lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halces (6 oz each), trimmed of fat
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 c dicd onion
- 1/4 c dry white wine
- 1 1/2 c low sodium chicken broth
- 1 T fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- START BOILING THE PASTA BEFORE MAKING THE ROULADES, THEN FINISH THE ORZO DISH WHILE THE CHICKEN SIMMERS.
- 1 1/2 C low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 c dry orzo pasta (4oz)
- 2 T minced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 T crumbled feta cheese (1oz)
- 1/8 tsp EACH kosher salt and black pepper
Seared Scallops with Lemon Orzo
By Iggiewoman
Sautéed sea scallops maintain their light flavor when combined with orzo and a sauce of lemon juice, white wine an...
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Orzo Pasta Salad
By á-30692
it's all in the dressing
- The Dressing
- 1 c olive oil
- 1/3 c vinegar (I like to blend apple cider, rice wine, white wine, or white balsamic vinegars)
- 1 oz feta
- 1 TBSP garlic Dijon mustard (can sub regular Dijon)
- 1 lg garlic clove crushed
- 2 TSPB chopped flat leaf parsley (Italian parsley)
- juice from half a lemon
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh black pepper
- 1 tsp Anchovy paste (optional)
- The Salad
- 1 c orzo pasta (cooked per instructions)
- 1 rotisserie chicken, deboned and chopped
- 5-6 oz feta cut into 1/4" cubes
- 3/4 c small cherub tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 to 1/2 c chopped flat leaf parsley (can substitute or blend arugula, spinach, or power greens)
- 4 oz kalamata olives, quartered (optional)
More Orzo recipes
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Orzo with artichoke pesto and...
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 ears corn, shucked and silks removed
- Kosher salt
- Pesto
- 12 ounces (about 3 cups) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, 1 cup reserved
- 1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted* see Cook's Note
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh oregano leaves
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups (about 28) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 cups vegan parm
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Grilled Salmon with Orzo, Feta,...
- Orzo
- 1 1/2 cups orzo
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 3 cups not packed)
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (see Kitchen Note)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish
- Salmon
- Four 5-ounce skinless salmon fillets
- Olive oil, for coating the fish
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Creamy Orzo with Feta & Sun-Dried...
- CREAMY ORZO with FETA SUN-DRIED TOMATOES:
- START BOILING THE PASTA BEFORE MAKING THE ROULADES, THEN FINISH THE ORZO DISH WHILE THE CHICKEN SIMMERS.
- 1 1/2 C low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 c dry orzo pasta (4oz)
- 2 T minced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 T crumbled feta cheese (1oz)
- 1/8 tsp EACH kosher salt and black pepper
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Squash and Orzo Salad
- Zuchinni
- Yellow Squash
- Scallions
- Olive Oil
- Goat Cheese
- Parsley
- Dill
- Orzo
- Salt & pepper to taste
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Cheesy Broccoli Orzo
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup 2% milk
- Salt, to taste
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Spinach-Orzo Salad with Shrimp
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 4 cups spinach, thinly sliced
- 10 medium radishes, quartered
- 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1/2 red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pitted oil-cured olives, chopped
- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
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Creamy Carbonara Orzo Risotto
- Serves 4
- 1 (4-ounce) piece of pancetta, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 3/4 cups orzo pasta (about 11 ounces)
- 2 1/2 cups water, plus more as needed
- 1 1/2 cups milk (not nonfat)
- 3/4 teaspoon fine salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Garlic Shrimp & Orzo Salad Recipe
- SALAD:
- 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained, optional
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Cheese & Pea Orzo
- 2 tablespoons orzo
- 1 tablespoon frozen green peas
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 3 tablespoon Cheddar cheese, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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Spiced Orzo with Spinach
- 8 oz (220 g) orzo
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- pinch of cayenne (optional)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 6 oz (175 g) baby spinach leaves, washed, but not dried
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 4 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Spring Pea Orzo
- 1 lemon
- 8 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup minced shallot or red onion
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cooked fresh or frozen peas
- 1 cup snow peas or sugar snap peas, blanched and chopped
- 1 cup assorted chopped fresh herbs (such as mint, chives, and parsley)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
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Sunset Orzo with Spanish Shrimp
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 pound orzo pasta
- 2 pinches saffron threads
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 pound Spanish chorizo, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/3 cup green peas
- 1 pound medium shelled and deveined shrimp
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
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