Greek Orzo

Greek Orzo is a delicious meatless meal with tomatoes, feta, olives, and fresh basil, perfect for the whole family.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean

Servings people

Calories 545 kcal

Equipment

large high-sided skillet

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
pepper

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. Check the orzo 5 minutes into the cooking, and stir it to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Stir in halved cherry tomatoes, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sliced kalamata olives, and sliced green olives. Add Feta cheese, 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

This recipe is perfect as a quick side dish and pairs well with any main course.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 545kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 20gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 1069mgPotassium: 809mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 768IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 3mg

Keyword Greek Orzo, meatless meal, Mediterranean recipe, quick side dish