Best 8 Orzo With Feta Green Beans And Tomatoes Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a vibrant Mediterranean adventure with this delectable Orzo with Feta, Green Beans, and Tomatoes recipe. This delightful dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender orzo pasta, crisp green beans, juicy tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese. Infused with aromatic herbs and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing, this dish transports you to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean.

In addition to the main recipe, you'll also discover a treasure trove of culinary gems:

- **Orzo Salad with Roasted Vegetables:** Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant salad, where succulent roasted vegetables and tangy vinaigrette create a delightful harmony.

- **Green Beans with Tomatoes and Garlic:** Simplicity shines in this classic side dish, where fresh green beans, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic garlic unite for a burst of flavor.

- **Lemon-Oregano Dressing:** This versatile dressing is a flavor powerhouse, adding a burst of brightness to salads, grilled meats, and roasted vegetables.

- **Feta Cheese:** Discover the secrets of this brined white cheese, a staple in Greek cuisine, and learn how to incorporate its tangy, salty goodness into your dishes.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ORZO WITH TOMATOES, FETA, AND GREEN ONIONS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     Cheese     Onion     Pasta     Tomato     Side     Easter     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Feta     Spring     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup olive oil
6 cups chicken broth
1 pound orzo (or riso)
2 cups red and yellow teardrop or grape tomatoes, halved
1 7-ounce package feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, and honey in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Bring broth to boil in large heavy saucepan. Stir in orzo, reduce heat to medium, cover partially, and boil until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large wide bowl, tossing frequently until cool.
  • Mix tomatoes, feta, basil, and green onions into orzo. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Add pine nuts; toss. Serve at room temperature.

ORZO WITH FETA, GREEN BEANS, AND TOMATOES



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Make and share this Orzo With Feta, Green Beans, and Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Cheese

Time 22m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces French haricots vert or 10 ounces green beans
1 cup orzo pasta, rice-shaped pasta
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
3 medium vine-ripened tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 cup crumbled feta

Steps:

  • Fill a 4-quart pot three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for beans and orzo.
  • Chop onion and mince garlic.
  • Quarter and seed tomatoes.
  • Cut quarters lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Trim beans and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • In a large skillet cook onion and garlic in oil over moderate heat until onion is softened.
  • Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, until tomatoes are softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat.
  • Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water.
  • In boiling salted water blanch beans 1 minute.
  • With a slotted spoon transfer beans to ice water to stop cooking.
  • Drain beans well in a colander and pat dry.
  • Add beans to tomato mixture and return water in pot to a boil.
  • Boil orzo until al dente and drain in colander.
  • Add orzo to bean mixture with vinegar, parsley, feta, and salt and pepper to taste, tossing to combine well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.4, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 66.8, Sodium 862.4, Carbohydrate 89.8, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 13.8, Protein 26.6

ORZO WITH TOMATO, GREEN BEANS AND FETA CHEESE



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Another nice summer pasta dish, full of lovely colors. Feel free to use any small pasta or pastene you might have on hand. Can be served hot, or at room temperature like a pasta salad.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces (If you able to find haricot verts, they work very well for this too)
2 cups orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic
2 large vine-ripened tomatoes
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta (about 10 ounces)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil for beans and orzo.
  • Chop onion and mince garlic.
  • Core and seed tomatoes.
  • Cut into quarters lengthwise, and then into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • In a large skillet cook onion and garlic in oil over medium high heat until onion is softened.
  • Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, until tomatoes are softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Have a bowl of ice and cold water ready.
  • Drop beans into the boiling, salted water and blanch 1 minute.
  • With a large slotted spoon or mesh colander, transfer beans to ice water to stop cooking.
  • Drain beans well and pat dry.
  • Add beans to tomato mixture and return the water in pot to a boil.
  • Boil orzo until al dente and drain.
  • Add orzo to the vegetable mixture and combine with vinegar, parsley, feta, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss to combine well.

ORZO WITH FETA AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound orzo
Salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup feta cheese crumbles
A handful of parsley leaves, chopped
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat water in large sauce pot to boil and add pasta, cook to al dente.
  • Melt butter in the pot while still hot and combine with feta. Add cooked pasta to feta butter and toss with parsley and tomatoes, season with a little pepper.

TOMATO-GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, FETA AND DILL



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This is a perfect salad for summer, when the market is chockablock with great produce. Use whatever tomatoes are sweetest, and feel free to add yellow wax beans or romano beans in addition to green beans. If your market has fresh shelling beans, use those instead of chickpeas. Plan ahead to soak dried chickpeas overnight. With a soak, they only take an hour to cook, and taste better than canned ones.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     easy, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and black pepper
3/4 pound green beans, preferably slender haricots verts, trimmed
2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 small lemon
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, mixed colors, halved
2 cups cooked chickpeas (from 1 cup dried chickpeas or 1 15-ounce can), cooled and drained
4 ounces feta, crumbled (1/2 cup)
2 to 3 tablespoons roughly chopped dill, for serving
Pinch of dried oregano, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon salt, then the green beans. Cook until beans are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer beans to a large bowl of cold water. Drain in a colander and blot green beans dry with a kitchen towel.
  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, put lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, a pinch of salt and some black pepper to taste. Whisk in olive oil.
  • Make the salad: Add cherry tomatoes, green beans and chickpeas to a large salad bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add dressing and toss to coat. Add feta and toss once more. Let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  • To serve, sprinkle generously with dill and oregano.

GREEK ORZO WITH FETA



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This recipe has easy ingredients and is a great light lunch or dinner! Enjoy!

Provided by lauryn

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup olive oil
½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
½ pound dried orzo pasta
1 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, olives, tomatoes, red pepper, red onion, garlic, oregano, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and toss the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 617.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

ORZO AND GREEN BEANS



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This is a simple elegant pasta side dish that pairs nicely with seafood, such as our Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 5

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup orzo
8 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook orzo 4 minutes. Add green beans; continue cooking until beans are tender and orzo is al dente, 5 to 6 minutes more.
  • Drain orzo, and return to saucepan. Mix in lemon juice and oil. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 3 g

ORZO WITH FETA, GREEN BEANS, AND TOMATOES



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Categories     Bean     Pasta     Tomato     Side     Vegetarian     Feta     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces haricots verts(thin French green beans) or green beans
1 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves
3 medium vine-ripened tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
1 cup crumbled feta

Steps:

  • Fill a 4-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for beans and orzo.
  • Chop onion and mince garlic. Quarter and seed tomatoes. Cut quarters lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Trim beans and cut into 1-inch pieces. In a large skillet cook onion and garlic in oil over moderate heat until onion is softened. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, until tomatoes are softened, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. In boiling salted water blanch beans 1 minute. With a slotted spoon transfer beans to ice water to stop cooking. Drain beans well in a colander and pat dry. Add beans to tomato mixture and return water in kettle to a boil. Boil orzo until al dente and drain in colander. Add orzo to bean mixture with vinegar, parsley, feta, and salt and pepper to taste, tossing to combine well.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and a good quality olive oil will make a big difference in the taste of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the orzo: Orzo is a small pasta that cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. It should be cooked al dente, with a slight bite to it.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for green beans and tomatoes, but you can use any vegetables that you like. Some other good options include broccoli, zucchini, and carrots.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices: This recipe uses a simple combination of basil, oregano, and thyme, but you can add other herbs and spices that you like. Some good options include rosemary, marjoram, and paprika.
  • Serve the orzo warm or at room temperature: This dish is best served warm or at room temperature. If you're serving it cold, be sure to let it cool completely before refrigerating.

Conclusion:

This orzo with feta, green beans, and tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this orzo recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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