MEDITERRANEAN ORZO

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Add cherry tomatoes, olives, Parmesan and fresh parsley to orzo pasta, and you'll have a side dish that's packed with flavor! WW 5/11/09

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped, 1 cup
8 ounces uncooked orzo pasta (1-1/4 cups)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olive, halved
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4-5 minutes. Stir in orzo, broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook until orzo is just tender, about 7 minutes, adding tomatoes and olives during last 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan, parsley and lemon zest.

Deogratius Michael
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This was a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.


Heather Greek
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This was a delicious recipe! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


SALIM TELECOM KASHENATHPUR
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste.


Umar Ibrahim
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This was a great recipe! The orzo was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.


Niwagaba Nicholas
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Easy and delicious!


Hlei Curry
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This was a great recipe! I loved the flavors and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tyrique KILLER
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nabisere Habiibah
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The orzo was a bit mushy and the vegetables were overcooked. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Nosizwe Makade
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This was easy to make and very tasty. I used a mix of vegetables that I had on hand and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again.


Saddam Malik
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This was a great recipe! The orzo was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the feta cheese. It really brought the dish together.


justgothere100
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time.


yonas tibebu
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This dish was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were crisp and flavorful.


Ubada Alsakr
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The orzo cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kamran Warraich
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Jeremy Fisher
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This Mediterranean Orzo recipe was a hit! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I added a bit of extra lemon juice and it was perfect.


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