ORZO WITH TOMATO, GREEN BEANS AND FETA CHEESE
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
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.
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Tania Sultana
[email protected]This recipe is too complicated for me. I'm not a very experienced cook.
Rock Santiago
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the orzo turned out mushy. I think I would cook it for less time next time.
James Kweku Sefah
[email protected]This dish is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some more spices or herbs next time.
Salman Uddin
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves orzo or Mediterranean food.
Shuvo Parves
[email protected]This dish is a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Ch Babar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Kriss Kaye
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of vegetables, and it always turns out great.
Shagufta Noreen
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and it travels well.
DIPENDRA PRASAD
[email protected]I made this dish for a vegetarian friend and she loved it! It's a great meatless meal that's packed with flavor.
Fayyaz Ahmad
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover tomatoes and green beans, and this was the perfect way to use them up.
Yousef Alsurame
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orzo, but this dish changed my mind! The tomatoes, green beans, and feta cheese really complemented each other.
Olwethu Khaye
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used fresh tomatoes and green beans from my garden, and the feta cheese added a nice salty tang.
Melvie Patrimonio
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I received several requests for the recipe.
Jessica Johnson
[email protected]This orzo dish was a hit with my family! The combination of tomatoes, green beans, and feta cheese was delicious, and the orzo cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.