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Orzo Lemon Orzo with Asparagus
By wing118677
![Orzo Lemon Orzo with Asparagus](/media/7c/b5/08d00e98b7d0c529463f2edba9ba812bafa5.jpg/rh/orzo-lemon-orzo-with-asparagus.jpg)
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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](/media/50/16/709c09027b71b29306171d36db0370ce0c3d.jpg/tsp/greek-style-orzo-salad.jpg)
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
![Avgolemono, Orzo & Chicken Soup](/media/8a/00/353e72799cc740943472a9601c03b3446826.jpg/tsp/avgolemono-orzo-and-chicken-soup.jpg)
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
![My Orzo Salad](/media/09/ce/b31a984a4ebc6390adcf8e391a59e7269282.jpg/tsp/my-orzo-salad.jpg)
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
![Italian Sausage and Orzo Skillet](/media/9f/39/faa4d36415dfc3fb5346065683df8de2d035.jpg/tsp/italian-sausage-and-orzo-skillet.jpg)
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
![Spinach Tomato Orzo Soup](/media/e9/c8/f44ce054042cf981b1904097b3f7020c86fa.jpg/tsp/spinach-tomato-orzo-soup.jpg)
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
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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
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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
![Orzo Pasta Salad](/media/63/bd/f381939061f4521a918e794ffb35358cd1b3.jpg/tsp/orzo-pasta-salad.jpg)
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
![Greek Style Vegan Orzo with Mushrooms](/media/8b/5e/e64fe7007124fac14d0ba0dd2e1617b90f74.jpg/tsp/greek-style-vegan-orzo-with-mushrooms.jpg)
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
![Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes, Feta and Mint](/media/aa/ec/e643b19ea35e88a160147d00da37a1bcb7a7.jpg/tsp/orzo-with-cherry-tomatoes-feta-and-mint.jpg)
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
![Orzo with Peas](/media/e4/22/c5215779d13a0d89103d38ba3093a3bd87d9.jpg/tsp/orzo-with-peas.jpg)
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
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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
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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
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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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