Best 8 Creamy Orzo Wfeta Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

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Elevate your culinary skills and embark on a delightful journey to savor the flavors of a creamy orzo dish infused with tangy feta cheese and vibrant sun-dried tomatoes. This delectable recipe promises to tantalize your taste buds with its harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Get ready to transform simple ingredients into a mouthwatering masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ORZO WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND FETA



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This Orzo with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Feta is a great combination of salty and savory. With bites of sweet roasted red peppers, savory sun-dried tomatoes and salty feta, this makes the ideal side dish for any meal or occasion.

Provided by Island Bakes

Categories     Pasta

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups orzo
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 1/4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and finely chopped
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
2-3 ounces feta cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Place a medium to large pot over medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the pot. Stir in the orzo, and cool until lightly golden brown, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the wine and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the broth and bring to a boil. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the orzo until tender and the broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the orzo from the heat and stir in the salt, pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and feta cheese. Lightly toss in the basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, ServingSize 1

CREAMY ORZO W/FETA & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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This pairs with Recipe #460246, very nicely, also from Cuisine at Home magazine. Start boiling the pasta before making the roulades, then finish the orzo dish while the chicken simmers.

Provided by Gagoo

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 4 oz, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup orzo pasta
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, minced
2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil in a small saucepan and stir in orzo.
  • Return liquid to a boil.
  • Cook orzo, uncovered, stirring occasionally until liquid is absorbed, approximately 9 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Stir tomatoes and feta into orzo, mixing until feta melts slightly.
  • Season orzo with salt & pepper.
  • Serve with the Chicken Roulades.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.6, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 12.6, Sodium 848.3, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 11.6

ORZO WITH FETA AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound orzo
Salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup feta cheese crumbles
A handful of parsley leaves, chopped
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat water in large sauce pot to boil and add pasta, cook to al dente.
  • Melt butter in the pot while still hot and combine with feta. Add cooked pasta to feta butter and toss with parsley and tomatoes, season with a little pepper.

CREAMY ORZO WITH FETA & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Creamy Orzo with Feta & Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-13856

Number Of Ingredients 7

CREAMY ORZO with FETA SUN-DRIED TOMATOES:
START BOILING THE PASTA BEFORE MAKING THE ROULADES, THEN FINISH THE ORZO DISH WHILE THE CHICKEN SIMMERS.
1 1/2 C low sodium chicken broth
1/2 c dry orzo pasta (4oz)
2 T minced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 T crumbled feta cheese (1oz)
1/8 tsp EACH kosher salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • CREAMY ORZO WITH FETA SUN-DRIED TOMATOES: BRING broth to a boil in a small saucepan; stir in orzo. Return liquid to a boil. Cook orzo, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed, 9 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. STIR tomatoes and feta into orzo, mixing until feta melts slightly. Season orzo mixture with salt and pepper.

ORZO WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 cup orzo as the label directs. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Toss the orzo and cooking water with 2 cups baby arugula, 1/4 cup each chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed) and parmesan, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon lemon zest; season with salt and pepper.

ORZO WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND KALAMATA OLIVES



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A favorite side dish for Italian meals that is hearty enough to stand alone as a vegetarian main dish. Can be served warm or chilled for later.

Provided by Karli Shanklin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

⅔ cup orzo pasta
½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
½ cup pitted kalamata olives
½ cup pesto
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 828.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.2 g, Cholesterol 37.6 mg, Fat 51.1 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1618.1 mg, Sugar 8 g

ORZO WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND FETA CHEESE



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This makes a nice side dish, lunch, or cold salad to bring to a picnic or potluck. I had some "tri-colored" orzo on hand when I made this, which added alot of nice color to this already flavorful dish. I think this tastes great warm, cold, or at room temp.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 18m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup orzo pasta (rice shaped pasta)
drizzle olive oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed into a paste or finely minced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, not packed in oil, re-hydrated in boiling water, and chopped
15 black olives, chopped
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup feta cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
chopped flat leaf parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • I like whole sundried tomatoes that are NOT packed in olive oil.
  • To"plump" the tomatoes, bring 1/4- 1/2 cup water to a boil, add tomatoes, and let steep for about 10 minutes.
  • Drain any excess water, and chop tomatoes into bite size pieces.
  • Cook orzo according to package directions, drain, and toss in a large bowl with a drizzle of extra virgin oilve oil, garlic and oregano.
  • Let orzo cool for a bit before adding other ingredients.
  • Next add sundried tomatoes, black olives, roasted red peppers, salt, pepper and feta cheese.
  • Combine well.
  • Garnish with parsley, if using, and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.4, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 459.5, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 6.1

SUN-DRIED TOMATO BASIL ORZO



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Basil and sun-dried tomato add flavor and zing to this simple yet delicious pasta salad recipe. It's perfect for picnics, and great served warm or cold.

Provided by kgwen

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 23m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
⅓ cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 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 set aside.
  • Place basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor. Pulse 4 or 5 times until blended.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the orzo, basil-tomato mixture, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 274.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat feta cheese.
  • If you don't have sun-dried tomatoes, you can use chopped fresh tomatoes instead.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley before serving.
  • Serve with a side salad or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This simple and flavorful Creamy Orzo with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a perfect weeknight meal. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of creamy orzo, tangy feta, and sweet sun-dried tomatoes is a winner. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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