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Orzo Recipes

A collection of 12 cozy orzo recipes perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Orzo
  • 4 cups Water or Broth For cooking orzo
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Chopped Spinach
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Diced
Proteins
  • 1 cup Cooked Chicken Shredded
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Method
 

Cooking Orzo
  1. Bring water or broth to a boil in a pot.
  2. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. Drain and set aside.
Sautéing Vegetables
  1. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped spinach, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper. Sauté until tender.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add cooked orzo to the pan with vegetables.
  2. Stir in cooked chicken, feta cheese, and seasonings. Mix well.
  3. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.

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