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Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives

Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Mix orzo pasta, tomatoes, and olives together in a large bowl. Pour pesto over pasta mixture and stir to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture; stir. Drizzle olive oil over the salad and stir to achieve your preferred moisture level.

By Karli Shanklin

Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in orzo and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tenter yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well, and let cool.
  2. 2 Combine mozzarella cubes, tomatoes, basil, red pepper flakes, and salt in a salad bowl; stir in oil to coat. Stir in orzo, tossing gently until combined and coated with oil.

By Meghan

Orzo Tomato Artichoke Salad

Orzo Tomato Artichoke Salad

3.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and basil together in a small bowl for the dressing.
  3. 3 Combine cooked orzo, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir dressing into the orzo mixture until all ingredients are well coated. Can be served warm or chilled.

By my2funsons

Spinach and Orzo Salad

Spinach and Orzo Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in spinach, feta, onion, pine nuts, basil and white pepper. Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Refrigerate and serve cold.

By Christine R

Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo

Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
8 min
Total
23 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Add basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended, 4 or 5 times.
  3. 3 Toss orzo, basil-tomato mixture, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl;. serve warm or chilled.

By kgwen

Orzo Ham Salad

Orzo Ham Salad

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water in a colander set in the sink.
  2. 2 Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, Dijon and yellow mustard, chives, sugar, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
  3. 3 Place the cooked and cooled pasta, ham, red onion, green pepper, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Toss together with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

By Phiny

Refreshing Summer Orzo Salad

Refreshing Summer Orzo Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring chicken broth to a boil over high heat. Add orzo pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well, then pour orzo into a bowl and toss with butter to keep it from sticking; set aside.
  2. 2 While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until garlic softens and the aroma mellows, about 2 minutes. Stir in pine nuts, basil, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until pine nuts have toasted to a light golden brown.
  3. 3 Stir pine nut mixture into orzo along with olives, capers, and feta cheese. Toss in spinach and lemon juice.
  4. 4 Serve either warm or cold, but it's better the next day.

By prell2k4

Summertime Orzo Salad

Summertime Orzo Salad

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
525 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  2. 2 While pasta is cooking, place peas, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, artichokes, and tomato into a large bowl and toss.
  3. 3 Drain cooked orzo, but do not rinse or cool. Toss hot pasta with the veggies in the bowl and mix in vinegar, seasoning mix, and oil.
  4. 4 Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight. Serve.

By FrackFamily5 CACT

Spinach Beet Soup

Spinach Beet Soup

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, reserving some of the water.
  2. 2 Combine spinach and beets in a blender adding as much of the reserved water as needed to help the mixture blend smoothly; blend until smooth.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir blended spinach mixture with the melted butter; cook until the color begins to change, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir water into the mixture to thin the liquid. Stir drained orzo pasta into the soup; season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Remove pot from heat and stir sour cream through the soup. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese to serve.

By Suja

Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese

Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water.
  2. 2 Combine orzo, feta cheese, tomato, olives, parsley, and dill in a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk oil and lemon juice together in a small bowl; pour over orzo salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper. Chill before serving.

By COZYCUISINE

Orzo and Broccoli Salad (No Mayo)

Orzo and Broccoli Salad (No Mayo)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 minutes. Add broccoli florets to the pot and cook until tender, 2 more minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Add red pepper flakes; cook and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and pour over the orzo.
  3. 3 Toss orzo until coated with oil mixture. Add olives, Parmesan cheese, basil, and feta cheese. Toss again and season with salt and pepper.

By HOWEWASS

Minty Orzo Lentil and Feta Salad

Minty Orzo Lentil and Feta Salad

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Transfer pasta into a large bowl, and mix in 1 tablespoon olive oil; cover, and refrigerate until cool.
  2. 2 Place lentils into a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cover, and simmer over low heat until lentils are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Combine the remaining olive oil, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl.
  4. 4 Remove pasta from refrigerator; add lentils, oil mixture, olives, feta cheese, red onion, mint, and dill; stir until thoroughly blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

By KAGRECO

Mexican Orzo Salad

Mexican Orzo Salad

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Add chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans, green onions, red onion, bell peppers, corn, cilantro, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Drizzle oil and lime juice over salad, toss to coat. Refrigerate to chill before serving, at least 2 hours.

By Nancy

Orzo with Feta, Cucumber and Tomato

Orzo with Feta, Cucumber and Tomato

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring orzo, chicken broth, water, and 1/2 bell pepper to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low; simmer until orzo tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse; cool.
  2. 2 Transfer orzo mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining 1/2 bell pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat. Stir in cucumbers, feta cheese, Roma tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and cumin; toss well. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over top.
  3. 3 Refrigerate salad for 1 hour. Toss before serving once or twice; season to with salt and black pepper.

By Michaelc

Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad In Red Pepper Cups

Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad In Red Pepper Cups

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
11 min
Total
61 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, transfer to a bowl, and let cool in the refrigerator.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, stir together the cooked orzo, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and chicken breast meat until thoroughly combined. Pour the dressing over the orzo mixture, lightly mix to coat all ingredients with dressing, and spoon into the red pepper halves. Garnish each serving with an oregano sprig.

By geranium

Greek Lemon and Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)

Greek Lemon and Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Add carrot, onion, and celery. Cook, stirring continuously, until vegetables start to soften and turn translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Add chicken broth, parsley, and oregano. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Add chicken and orzo. Reduce heat to a simmer.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a heat-safe bowl or glass measuring cup. Add the lemon juice and whisk until well combined.
  4. 4 Slowly add a ladle of hot broth to the egg mixture, whisking quickly to avoid scrambling the eggs. Repeat with a few more ladles until the egg mixture is hot and steaming. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the saucepan and whisk until incorporated.
  5. 5 Add 1/2 of the lemon zest to the soup; reserve remaining zest for another use. Taste soup; if too lemony, add chicken bouillon. Add hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook until orzo is tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 more minutes. Serve immediately.

By yoyomofo

Chicken Soup with Orzo and Turmeric

Chicken Soup with Orzo and Turmeric

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook until onion is translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chicken, salt, and black pepper; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, and pepper flakes; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Increase heat to medium-high; add chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in centers and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; shred when cool enough to handle.
  4. 4 Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil. Add orzo; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove and discard parsley stems; roughly chop leaves. Stir parsley, shredded chicken, and vinegar into soup. Taste; adjust seasonings as desired.

By jaybu

Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 2 cups water and wild rice to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender but not mushy, 20 to 45 minutes, depending on rice variety and package directions.
  2. 2 Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and continue to cook, uncovered, 5 minutes more. Spread in a shallow dish, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain orzo, rinse with cold water, then refrigerate to chill.
  4. 4 Combine chilled rice and orzo in a large bowl; stir in onion, currants, bell peppers, and corn. Season with 2 tablespoons basil, salt, and black pepper.
  5. 5 Whisk vinegar, honey, remaining ½ tablespoon basil, mustard, and garlic together in a separate bowl; slowly whisk in canola and olive oils until emulsified. Stir vinaigrette into rice-orzo mixture; season with salt and black pepper, if desired. Refrigerate before serving for 2 hours.

By CWillemin

Christmas Pasta Salad

Christmas Pasta Salad

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
515 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Add pesto and lemon juice to the orzo; toss to coat. Mix in tomatoes, mozzarella cheese balls, and pepperoni strips. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Mix in basil right before serving.

By thedailygourmet

Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Orzo

Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Orzo

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 While pasta is cooking, heat butter and oil in a large skillet over low heat. Cook onion in this mixture until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from pan with a spoon and drain on paper towels.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, combine blue cheese, mascarpone and onion and mix well. Toss cheese mixture with spinach and pasta, season with salt and pepper and serve.

By Lindsay Perejma

Lemon Orzo Primavera

Lemon Orzo Primavera

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Stir in orzo, and cook 2 minutes, until golden. Stir in garlic, zucchini, and carrot, and cook 2 minutes. Pour in the broth and mix in lemon zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed and orzo is tender. Season with thyme and top with Parmesan to serve.

By LitleLisa1

Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and onion powder in a bowl.
  2. 2 Shape beef mixture into 3/4-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
  3. 3 Heat broth in a large pot over medium-high heat until boiling. Stir in escarole, orzo, carrot, and meatballs and return to boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook at slow boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Star Pooley

Orzo with Tomatoes, Basil, and Gorgonzola

Orzo with Tomatoes, Basil, and Gorgonzola

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the orzo pasta; cook and stir until the orzo has lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add 1 clove of garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the vegetable broth, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cover; simmer until the orzo is tender yet still a little firm to the bite, 12 to 14 minutes.
  2. 2 In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, 1/2 of the fresh basil, garlic, and remaining olive oil.
  3. 3 Spoon the cooked orzo into a serving bowl. Top with tomato mixture, and sprinkle with Gorgonzola and remaining basil.

By ChicoGirl

Mushroom Orzo

Mushroom Orzo

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 1/2 the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until golden brown. Mix in orzo, mushrooms, and remaining butter. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until butter is melted and mushrooms are tender.
  2. 2 Pour water and wine into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 7 to 10 minutes, until orzo is al dente. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley to serve.

By BABARCLAY

Pesto Orzo with Roasted Zucchini

Pesto Orzo with Roasted Zucchini

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place zucchini in a bowl and season with 2 tablespoons oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast zucchini in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip slices and continue roasting until tender and golden, about 10 minutes more.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add orzo and vegetable bouillon. Cook until orzo is tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  5. 5 Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet. Add onion and cook until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in pesto sauce. Cut each zucchini round into 4 pieces and add to the skillet. Add orzo, stirring to coat in pesto sauce. Add cherry tomatoes. Stir until just combined, about 30 seconds. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

By Maristela

Shrimp Orzo Pesto

Shrimp Orzo Pesto

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in boiling water, occasionally stirring until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl; mix 2 teaspoons pesto and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil into orzo.
  2. 2 Heat remaining tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet; cook and stir shrimp, red bell pepper, and capers in hot oil until shrimp is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir remaining teaspoon pesto, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into shrimp mixture; cook and stir until combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix orzo into shrimp mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

By M Kertello

Orzo with Chicken and Artichokes

Orzo with Chicken and Artichokes

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in pancetta, and cook until browned. Remove to paper towels.
  2. 2 Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into skillet. Stir in onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Increase heat to medium high, pour in white wine; cook about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to low, stir in chicken, artichoke hearts, and spinach. Cover, and cook to warm through.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add orzo pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and stir into chicken mixture.
  5. 5 Stir pine nuts and balsamic vinegar into pasta.

By Senoritapupnstuff

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large soup pot, combine vegetable stock, undrained tomatoes, potato, onion, celery, carrot, cabbage, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in beans, corn, zucchini, and pasta; simmer for 10 to 15 more minutes until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

By Maryanne

Chicken Florentine Salad with Orzo Pasta

Chicken Florentine Salad with Orzo Pasta

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. 2 Combine orzo, chicken, spinach, tomatoes, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, parsley, basil, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over salad.

By EMILIEWASMYEVE

Instant Pot® Tuscan Stew

Instant Pot® Tuscan Stew

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine navy, kidney, and black beans in a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) with 6 cups water. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 27 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 In the meantime, heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, carrots, and celery until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add flour and stir until well coated. Pour in stock and water. Add kielbasa, salt, pepper, parsley, basil, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Release pressure on the beans using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Drain.
  4. 4 Bring stew back to a boil. Add the beans and orzo. Boil until orzo is soft and flavors come together, about 9 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

By Rob Root