Name: Greek Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.5 cups orzo; 3 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock or water; 8 oz cherry tomatoes (red and yellow), sliced in half; ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil (chopped); ⅓ cup kalamata olives sliced; ¼ cup green olives sliced; 6 oz feta cheese crumbled or diced into small cubes; 3 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice, freshly squeezed; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning; ¼ cup fresh basil chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

A delicious Greek Orzo recipe combining pasta with fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese for a vibrant dish.

Ingredients

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1.5 cups orzo
3 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock or water
8 oz cherry tomatoes (red and yellow), sliced in half
⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil (chopped)
⅓ cup kalamata olives sliced
¼ cup green olives sliced
6 oz feta cheese crumbled or diced into small cubes
3 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice, freshly squeezed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup fresh basil chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large, high-sided skillet, combine orzo and chicken stock. Bring to a brief boil, reduce to a visible simmer, and cook, covered, for about 10 minutes (according to package instructions). Check the orzo 5 minutes into the cooking, and stir it to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Orzo is cooked when all the water is absorbed and has a nice texture of cooked pasta. You might have to add more water at the end if the orzo is undercooked or the water evaporates too fast.
Stir in halved cherry tomatoes, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sliced kalamata olives, and sliced green olives. Add feta cheese (crumbled or diced into small cubes), reserving ¼ cup of cheese for later.
Add lemon juice (or lime), extra virgin olive oil, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
Reheat everything on low heat, constantly stirring, to blend all the ingredients together. Season with salt and pepper.
When serving, top with the remaining feta cheese and chopped fresh basil.

Notes

Ensure to check orzo at the 5-minute mark to avoid sticking.
Feel free to use either chicken or vegetable stock depending on dietary preferences.
Adjust the salt and pepper according to taste.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 20mg