Best 9 Herbed Orzo Recipes

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Orzo, a small rice-shaped pasta, is transformed into a delectable main course with this collection of herbed orzo recipes. From classic Italian flavors to vibrant Mediterranean influences, these dishes offer a symphony of tastes and textures. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore three distinct yet equally enticing recipes:

1. **Classic Herbed Orzo:** This timeless recipe showcases the simplicity and elegance of fresh herbs and aromatic spices. A harmonious blend of basil, thyme, oregano, and parsley dances on your palate, while a touch of Parmesan cheese adds a nutty richness.

2. **Mediterranean Orzo Salad:** Escape to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with this vibrant salad. Tender orzo mingles with an array of colorful vegetables, including crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sweet bell peppers. Feta cheese crumbles lend a tangy contrast, while a zesty lemon-herb dressing ties all the flavors together.

3. **Creamy Lemon Orzo:** Indulge in the velvety embrace of this creamy lemon orzo. A rich and luscious sauce, infused with the brightness of lemon and the warmth of garlic, envelops each grain of orzo. A sprinkling of chopped parsley adds a refreshing touch, making this dish a delightful choice for any occasion.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HERBED ORZO WITH FETA



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Good olive oil
3/4 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts
1 cup chopped fresh dill
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 cup medium-diced hothouse cucumber, unpeeled and seeded
1/2 cup small-diced red onion
3/4 pound good feta cheese, large-diced

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and a splash of oil, and bring the water to a boil. Add the orzo and simmer for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked al dente. Drain and pour into a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.
  • Add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss well. Add the feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings and bring back to room temperature before serving.

HERBED ORZO WITH PINE NUTS



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Make and share this Herbed Orzo With Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     European

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups orzo pasta
3 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in boiling water until al dente. Drain well and transfer to bowl. Toss with butter, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, basil and parsley.
  • Taste to see if you would prefer salt and pepper or a more lemony taste.
  • Tip:.
  • f using dried herbs reduce the amount to 1 Teaspoon each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.1, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 55.5, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 8.6

HERBED ORZO



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Categories     Herb     Pasta     Side     Lemon     Fall     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 pound (about 2 cups) orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped herbs such as flat-leaf parsley, chives, oregano, marjoram, and thyme

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Add orzo and boil according to package instructions until it is al dente. Drain it well, and transfer to a bowl.
  • 2. Stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and thyme. Taste and adjust for seasonings. Toss the mixture until it is well-combined.

PARMESAN HERBED ORZO



Parmesan Herbed Orzo image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups orzo
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo as directed on package.
  • In a large bowl, toss together orzo with remaining ingredients. Can be served warm or chilled.

HERBED ORZO



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This simple side goes well with seared or baked fish and roasted vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup orzo
3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, chives, cilantro, or parsley
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo until al dente. Drain orzo and transfer to a medium bowl. Add herbs and lemon juice. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g

LAMB CHOPS WITH HERBED-FETA ORZO



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Dinner ready in 15 minutes! Serve these broiled lamb chops with cheesy pasta and tomatoes - a tasty meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (6 oz)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 lamb loin chops (about 2 lb), trimmed of fat
1/3 cup crumbled tomato-basil feta cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and oil. Drain and place in medium bowl; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix garlic, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and the pepper; rub over both sides of lamb chops. Place lamb chops on broiler pan. Broil 8 minutes, turning once, until of desired doneness.
  • Add cheese, tomatoes, lemon juice, oil and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper to pasta; toss gently. Serve lamb chops with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg

ORZO AND HERBED SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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Categories     Pasta     Side     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Spring     Healthy     Dill     Sugar Snap Pea     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 cups water
2 cups low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
3 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 1/3 cups orzo (1/2 pound)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water, broth, and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil and blanch sugar snaps 1 minute. Transfer sugar snaps with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cold water to stop cooking, reserving broth, then drain sugar snaps in a colander. Put sugar snaps, scallions, and dill in a bowl.
  • Return broth to a boil and cook orzo, stirring occasionally, until tender. Reserve 1/2 cup broth, then drain orzo in a sieve. Add hot orzo to sugar snap mixture along with pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss, adding some of reserved broth if pasta seems dry.

HERBED ORZO PILAF (CROWD SIZE)



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Want your salad to stand out among a sea of potluck dishes? Proudly present this pilaf.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) rosamarina (orzo) pasta
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (4 ounces)
8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
2 cups sliced roma (plum) tomatoes
1/4 cup shredded fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook nuts over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until toasted. Remove from skillet.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and the garlic to skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms and onions. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  • Stir in tomatoes, pasta, basil, salt and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Spoon into serving dish; sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND HERBED/CHEESED BAKED ORZO



Sun-Dried Tomato and Herbed/Cheesed Baked Orzo image

This is a wonderful infusion of sweet sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, shallots and fresh herbs and cheese with wonderful orzo, baked to perfection with a simple parmesan/bread crumb topping. I saw a version of this on The Food Netwook, and adapted it to suit what I had in my pantry and it turned out very flavorful.

Provided by Citruholic

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup orzo pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
salt and pepper
2 medium sized shallots, finely minced
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
butter (to dot)
1 -2 garlic clove (more or less to taste, depending on how much you like garlic)
2 cups chicken stock (room temp or simmering,low sodium) or 2 cups broth (room temp or simmering,low sodium)
1/2 cup cream
1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomato
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup mined fresh Italian parsley
1/2 cup grated Fontina cheese
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (divided, regular parmesan can be substituted)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and butter over medium/high heat in saucepan til hot. Add shallots and cook til translucent, but not brown. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook 1 minute more, stirring and moving mixture around constantly. Add garlic, cooking one minute more. Be careful at this point not to burn garlic or all will be ruined.
  • Add 1 cup orzo to saucepan, constantly stirring and toasting the pasta for 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, and crank heat up to high to bring to a boil. Add salt and pepper for seasoning, being careful not to over-salt, as parmesano reggiano has a high salt content. When boil is reached, cover and reduce to simmer and cover til most of liquid is absorbed. You want SOME liquid to remain.
  • Transfer to a bowl. Add fontina cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan, basil and parsley. Add cream. Stir well. Transfer to 2-quart buttered/greased ramekin or equivalent and cover the top with the mixture of Italian seasoned bread crumbs and remaining 1/4 cup reggiano cheese.
  • Dot top with bits of butter and bake in 375 oven for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, grating more reggiano over dish if desired.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of herbs: The more herbs you use, the more flavorful your orzo will be. Some good options include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and sage.
  • Toast the orzo before cooking: This will give it a nutty flavor and help it hold its shape better.
  • Cook the orzo in broth instead of water: This will infuse it with more flavor.
  • Add vegetables to the orzo: This will make it a more complete meal. Some good options include asparagus, broccoli, carrots, and peas.
  • Serve the orzo with a sprinkle of cheese: Parmesan, feta, or goat cheese all work well.

Conclusion:

Orzo is a versatile grain that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to cook and can be flavored with a variety of herbs and vegetables. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, orzo is a great option.

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