greek orzo

Name: Greek Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1/2 pound(s) orzo pasta, uncooked; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup(s) oil infused with garlic; dash - salt and pepper; 6 ounce(s) kalamata olives, pitted and chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh oregano, chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh chives, chopped; 1/3 cup(s) crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley

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Nathalie Heydet

The Villages, FL

Updated on Feb 16, 2016

This is a quick, healthy and delicious side dish!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6-8 people

Ingredients

1/2 pound orzo pasta, uncooked
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup oil infused with garlic
dash - salt and pepper
6 ounces kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley

How To Make greek orzo

Step 1

Boil orzo as directed on the package (1/2 a pound of orzo was used for this recipe).

Step 2

Whisk the lemon juice and garlic-infused olive oil together. Season with salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
Step 3

Add olives, oregano, and chives to bowl.
Step 4

When pasta has been cooked and rinsed, add it to the bowl. Stir to blend.
Step 5

Fold in the feta cheese.
Step 6

Garnish with parsley. *This side dish should be served warm.
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