Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Greek Orzo, a vibrant dish that seamlessly blends the heartiness of orzo pasta with fresh Mediterranean ingredients. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for any occasion—whether served warm as a main dish or chilled as a refreshing salad. With a medley of sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and creamy feta cheese, each bite is bursting with flavor. Packed with nutritious vegetables, Greek Orzo not only looks beautiful on your table but also makes for fantastic meal prep, tasting even better as leftovers. Elevate your dining experience today with this versatile and satisfying dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups orzo
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives
- 6 oz feta cheese
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, combine orzo and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and feta cheese (reserve some feta for garnish).
- Add lemon juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Reheat on low heat while stirring until warmed through; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve topped with remaining feta cheese and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg