Orzowithtomatoesfetaandgreenonions Recipes

ONE-PAN GREEK ORZO WITH TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add orzo and cook according to package directions (usually 9-10 minutes), stirring occasionally. If needed, add more chicken broth or water while cooking orzo.
• Once orzo is fully cooked, reduce heat to medium-low and add butter. Stir until melted. Add garlic and tomatoes; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened. Remove from heat and add lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in grated Parmesan, crumbled feta and parsley.
• Serve and enjoy!

ORZO WITH TOMATOES, FETA, AND GREEN ONIONS

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, and honey in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Bring broth to boil in large heavy saucepan. Stir in orzo, reduce heat to medium, cover partially, and boil until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large wide bowl, tossing frequently until cool.
• Mix tomatoes, feta, basil, and green onions into orzo. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Add pine nuts; toss. Serve at room temperature.

EASY LEMONY ORZO WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND FETA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400° F.
• Toss the bell peppers, onion, and eggplant with the olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper on a large sheet pan. Roast the vegetables for about 20 minutes, and then toss in the garlic. (Do not add it earlier or it will burn). Roast for about 20 minutes more, or until browned, turning once or twice with a large spatula.
• Meanwhile, cook the orzo in plenty of boiling salted water for about 7 minutes, until tender. Do not over cook. Drain the orzo and transfer to a large serving bowl. When the roasted vegetables are done and while they are still warm, add them to the pasta, scraping all the liquid and seasonings from the roasting pan into the pasta bowl.
• To make the dressing, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. (It makes more than what you will actually need for this recipe)
• Pour some (but not all of the dressing) on the pasta and vegetables. Let everything come to room temperature, then add the toppings: scallions, pine nuts, Greek Feta, and fresh basil. Gently toss everything to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve at room temperature.

GREEK ORZO WITH FETA

Steps:

• Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, olives, tomatoes, red pepper, red onion, garlic, oregano, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and toss the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

ORZO WITH TOMATOES, FETA, AND GREEN ONIONS

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, and honey in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil until it emulsifies. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.).
• Bring water and broth to boil in large heavy saucepan. Stir in orzo, reduce heat to medium, cover partially, and boil until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large wide bowl, tossing frequently until cool.
• Mix tomatoes, feta, basil, olives, and green onions into orzo. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add pine nuts right before serving; toss. Garnish with fresh parsley.

ORZO WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, FETA AND MINT

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, about 7 minutes.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and garlic, and saute until the shallots begin to soften and the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook just to warm through, about 1 minute.
• Add the warm tomato mixture to a large bowl along with the feta, arugula, mint, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Drain the orzo and add it to the bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Toss well and serve.

ORZO WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon each minced rosemary and kosher salt in 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, 1 minute. Add 1 cup orzo; toast, stirring, 2 minutes. Add one 14-ounce can cherry tomatoes and 2 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, stirring, until the orzo is tender, 7 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons pecorino.

ORZO WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring water with salt to a boil in a saucepan. Add orzo and cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes or until tender. Do not overcook. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan and add garlic. Cook briefly, stirring; do not brown. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 3 minutes. Add orzo, basil and cheese. Blend well and serve.

ORZO WITH FETA, GREEN BEANS, AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Fill a 4-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for beans and orzo.
• Chop onion and mince garlic. Quarter and seed tomatoes. Cut quarters lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Trim beans and cut into 1-inch pieces. In a large skillet cook onion and garlic in oil over moderate heat until onion is softened. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, until tomatoes are softened, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
• Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. In boiling salted water blanch beans 1 minute. With a slotted spoon transfer beans to ice water to stop cooking. Drain beans well in a colander and pat dry. Add beans to tomato mixture and return water in kettle to a boil. Boil orzo until al dente and drain in colander. Add orzo to bean mixture with vinegar, parsley, feta, and salt and pepper to taste, tossing to combine well.

GREEK TOMATO SOUP WITH ORZO

Steps:

• In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add orzo; cook and stir until lightly toasted., Stir in tomatoes, broth and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until orzo is tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, top with feta and basil. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

ORZO WITH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring water to boil in a saucepan and add salt to taste. Add orzo and cook, stirring briefly, about 10 minutes or until tender. Do not overcook. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan and add garlic. Cook briefly, stirring. Cut tomato into 1/2-inch cubes and add to saucepan. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Stir and bring to boil.
• Add orzo and basil. Stir to blend, and serve.

GREEN ORZO

Steps:

• Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a boil. Stir in orzo. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes, or follow package instructions. Drain in a colander, and set aside.
• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath. Blanch arugula in boiling water until bright green in color, 5 to 10 seconds. Immediately transfer arugula to ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain, and squeeze out any excess water.
• Place arugula and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Using the feed tube, slowly add olive oil while pulsing machine on and off. Add 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; process until pureed.
• Transfer orzo to serving bowl, and toss with arugula puree. Season with salt and pepper.

ORZO WITH FETA, GREEN BEANS, AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Fill a 4-quart pot three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for beans and orzo.
• Chop onion and mince garlic.
• Quarter and seed tomatoes.
• Cut quarters lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Trim beans and cut into 1-inch pieces.
• In a large skillet cook onion and garlic in oil over moderate heat until onion is softened.
• Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, until tomatoes are softened, about 2 minutes.
• Remove skillet from heat.
• Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water.
• In boiling salted water blanch beans 1 minute.
• With a slotted spoon transfer beans to ice water to stop cooking.
• Drain beans well in a colander and pat dry.
• Add beans to tomato mixture and return water in pot to a boil.
• Boil orzo until al dente and drain in colander.
• Add orzo to bean mixture with vinegar, parsley, feta, and salt and pepper to taste, tossing to combine well.