GREEK ORZO AND BROCCOLI

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This yummy recipe from Lillian Justis of Belleplain, New Jersey will be a welcome treat at dinnertime. The warm side dish delivers strong feta and olive flavors while red pepper flakes add a little spice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/3 cup pitted Greek olives
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
4-1/2 teaspoons slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water for 7 minutes. Add broccoli and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until pasta is tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the olives, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil., In a small nonstick skillet, saute almonds in oil for about 1 minute. Stir in red pepper flakes and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Stir in olive mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Mr Ashish
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This dish is amazing! I highly recommend it.


Wilchris Clarke
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Ufhiddiug Xguyg
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it travels well.


Amanda McPherson
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different vegetables and it's always delicious.


Kehinde Ogunsuyi
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Drihan Greyling
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover broccoli.


Hasseb ali
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


chauhan mehul
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Borsa Khatun
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This dish is amazing! I highly recommend it.


Marshall Morel
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Ranjit Rajak
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it.


Ihtesham Jani
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making it again.


Sajesh K
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different vegetables and it's always delicious.


Malik Arshad Bilal
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Ibts Sed
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but this dish changed my mind. It was so flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly.


Caleb Fantacy
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This Greek orzo and broccoli dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make.


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