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Orzo Recipes

A collection of 12 cozy orzo recipes perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 2 cups Orzo pasta
  • 4 cups Water for boiling
Vegetable Ingredients
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Spinach fresh
  • 1 cup Bell pepper diced
Protein Ingredients
  • 1 cup Chicken breast cooked and diced
  • 1 cup Shrimp peeled and deveined
Seasoning Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method
 

Cooking Orzo
  1. Bring water to a boil in a pot.
  2. Add orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions.
  3. Drain and set aside.
Sautéing Vegetables
  1. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes, spinach, and bell pepper; cook until softened.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add cooked orzo to the pan with vegetables.
  2. Stir in chicken or shrimp and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.

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