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Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• baby spinach
• feta cheese
• red onion
• pine nut
• basil
• white pepper
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• sun-dried tomato
• kalamata olive
• pesto
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• basil
• sun-dried tomato
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• mozzarella cheese
• tomato
• basil
• red pepper flakes
• salt
• olive oil

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• mayonnaise
• sour cream
• cider vinegar
• mustard
• mustard
• chive
• white sugar
• black pepper
• salt
• ham
• red onion
• green bell pepper
• cherry tomato
• grape tomato

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• chicken broth
• butter
• olive oil
• garlic
• pine nut
• basil
• thyme
• red pepper flakes
• kalamata olive
• caper
• feta cheese
• spinach leaf
• lemon juice

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• basil
• artichoke heart
• tomato
• black olive
• parmesan cheese

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• pea
• cucumber
• red bell pepper
• red onion
• artichoke heart
• tomato
• red wine vinegar
• salad seasoning mix
• olive oil

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• spinach
• beet
• butter
• water
• thyme
• salt
• black pepper
• sour cream
• cheddar cheese

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• feta cheese
• tomato
• green olive
• parsley
• dill
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• salt
• pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• broccoli
• olive oil
• pine nut
• red pepper flakes
• black olive
• parmesan cheese
• basil
• feta cheese
• salt
• black pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• olive oil
• brown lentil
• red wine vinegar
• garlic
• kalamata olive
• feta cheese
• red onion
• mint
• dill
• salt
• pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• chickpea
• kidney bean
• black bean
• green onion
• red onion
• red bell pepper
• yellow bell pepper
• corn
• cilantro
• salt
• pepper
• canola oil
• lime

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• chicken broth
• water
• red bell pepper
• olive oil
• cucumber
• feta cheese
• tomato
• red onion
• kalamata olive
• lemon juice
• white wine vinegar
• cumin
• salt
• black pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• mustard
• garlic powder
• oregano
• basil
• onion powder
• salt
• black pepper
• grape tomato
• black olive
• feta cheese
• chicken breast
• red bell pepper
• oregano

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• olive oil
• carrot
• red onion
• celery
• garlic
• chicken broth
• parsley
• oregano
• chicken
• egg
• lemon
• chicken bouillon powder
• hot pepper sauce
• salt
• black pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• olive oil
• onion
• carrot
• celery
• chicken breast
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic
• ginger
• turmeric
• red pepper flakes
• chicken broth
• parsley
• apple cider vinegar

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• olive oil
• canola oil
• garlic
• dijon mustard
• honey
• white balsamic vinegar
• black pepper
• salt
• basil
• corn kernel
• green bell pepper
• red bell pepper
• yellow bell pepper
• currant
• red onion
• wild rice
• water

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• walnut
• olive oil
• onion
• mushroom
• chicken broth
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place walnuts on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they release their aroma. Stir once or twice for even toasting.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and mushrooms until tender and golden brown.
3. 3 Pour in broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. If after 15 minutes there is still liquid, remove cover, and cook until liquid is gone. Remove from heat, and stir in walnuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

By Amanda Dattilio

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• chickpea
• beef shank
• chicken thigh
• pork belly
• chorizo sausage
• beef soup bone
• ham bone
• salt
• water
• cabbage
• olive oil
• garlic
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Place chickpeas in a bowl and cover with plenty of cold water. Soak for at least 8 hours, or overnight. Drain.
2. 2 Combine beef shank, chicken thighs, pork belly, chorizo, beef bone, and ham bone in a pressure cooker. Cover with cold water and bring to a simmer uncovered. Skim off any foam that rises to the top.
3. 3 Add chickpeas and season with salt. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over the vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 5 minutes. Adjust temperature until regulator is gently rocking. Cook for 30 minutes.
4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cabbage and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain and set aside.
5. 5 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cabbage, season with salt, and cook until cabbage is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
6. 6 When cook time for the meat is up, let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove. Strain meat stock into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add orzo to the boiling stock and cook, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
7. 7 Meanwhile, arrange the cooked meat on a serving platter surrounded by chickpeas. Serve with cabbage on the side.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• butter
• long-grain white rice
• chicken bouillon
• water

Instructions

1. 1 In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add orzo and brown until golden.
2. 2 Add rice, bouillon, and water; bring to a boil, cover and lower heat to medium-low.
3. 3 Simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes or until all water is absorbed; serve.

By CCrane

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• mandarin orange
• pineapple chunk
• pineapple
• maraschino cherry
• white sugar
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• whipped topping

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 and transfer to a large bowl. Add mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, crushed pineapple, and maraschino cherries to orzo.
2. 2 Combine juice from mandarin oranges, juice from pineapple chunks, juice from crushed pineapple, sugar, eggs, and flour in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and cool, about 30 minutes.
3. 3 Pour cooled sauce over orzo mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight. Fold whipped topping into orzo mixture before serving.

By Joy

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• butter
• garlic
• chicken breast
• broccoli floret
• chicken stock
• alfredo sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute.
2. 2 Stir in chicken and saute until the surface of the chicken loses most of its pink color. Add the broccoli; stir to coat. Stir in orzo.
3. 3 Pour in the chicken stock and Ragu® Classic Alfredo Sauce. Stir well. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook until orzo is cooked, about 12 minutes.
4. 4 Turn off heat and uncover. Stir and allow to rest for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.

By RAG

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• cabbage
• rutabaga
• onion
• garlic
• dill
• water
• vegetable broth

Instructions

1. 1 Place cabbage, rutabaga, orzo pasta, onion, garlic, dill, water, and vegetable broth in a slow cooker.
2. 2 Cover the cooker and cook on Low until vegetables are tender and soup is thickened, 5 to 9 hours.

By NerakanDrac

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• olive oil
• kale
• olive oil
• cherry
• pine nut
• lemon juice
• salt
• black pepper
• salmon
• ricotta salata

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add orzo and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer onto a large baking sheet. Drizzle orzo with 3 tablespoons olive oil, toss, spread out, and set aside to cool, about 30 minutes.
2. 2 Once the orzo is cool, transfer to a large serving bowl. Set aside.
3. 3 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Blanch kale in the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Drain off water from kale and submerge in a bowl of ice water. Drain and blot dry.
4. 4 Add kale to orzo along with 1/4 cup olive oil, dried cherries, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Top with flaked salmon. Shave ricotta salata cheese on top and serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• chicken breast
• cherry tomato
• red onion
• basil
• oregano
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• black olive
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. 2 Combine orzo, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, basil, and oregano in a large bowl.
3. 3 Whisk vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Drizzle over the pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with olives and feta cheese.

By Ellie's Mommy

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• pesto
• lemon juice
• cherry tomato
• mozzarella cheese
• pepperoni
• basil leaf

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

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• butter
• onion
• garlic
• white rice
• chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add orzo; cook and stir until orzo is golden brown.
3. 3 Stir in onion and cook until onion becomes translucent.
4. 4 Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in rice and chicken broth, turn heat to high, and bring to a boil.
5. 5 Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
6. 6 Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
7. 7 Serve and enjoy!

By sarahbillings

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• olive oil
• black olive
• artichoke heart
• chickpea
• red pepper
• pine nut
• ricotta salata cheese

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 well.
2. 2 Toss orzo with lemon-infused olive oil. Add olives, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, pine nuts, and ricotta salata. Toss to combine. Refrigerate to chill and allow flavors to build.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• ground lamb
• stewed tomato
• celery
• garlic
• salt
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground lamb in the hot pan until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Stir in tomatoes and their juice, celery, orzo, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender and has absorbed liquid from tomatoes, about 12 minutes.

By fire00starter