Orzo with Broccoli, Feta Cheese, & Olives
A quick, easy and tasty dish is an ideal week-night meal. Packed with goodness and yumminess, it's good for you.
Yield
6 servingsPrep
15 minCook
15 minReady
30 minTrans-fat Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ | cups |
orzo pasta
|
*
|
| 1 | bunch |
broccoli florets
cut into florets |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
olive oil
|
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
pine nuts
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
red pepper flakes
crushed |
|
| ¾ | cup |
feta cheese
crumbled or diced |
|
| ¾ | cup |
black olives
pitted, halved |
*
|
| ½ | cup |
Parmesan cheese
grated |
|
| ¼ | cup |
basil
fresh, chopped |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | ml |
orzo pasta
|
*
|
| 1 | bunch |
broccoli florets
cut into florets |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 45 | ml |
pine nuts
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
red pepper flakes
crushed |
|
| 177 | ml |
feta cheese
crumbled or diced |
|
| 177 | ml |
black olives
pitted, halved |
*
|
| 118 | ml |
Parmesan cheese
grated |
|
| 59 | ml |
basil
fresh, chopped |
*
|
Directions
Cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until tender, but still firm to bite (about 8 minutes)
Add broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat.
Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Add crushed red pepper.
Remove mixture from heat after about 30 more seconds.
Drain orzo and broccoli. Transfer to large bowl.
Pour oil mixture over and toss to coat.
Add feta, olives, parmesan and basil and toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper and serve.
