Best 8 Herbed Orzo With Feta Recipes

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Herbed orzo with feta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the nutty flavor of orzo pasta with fresh herbs, tangy feta cheese, and a hint of lemon. This delicious and easy-to-make recipe can be served as a main course or a side dish, and it is sure to impress your friends and family. The orzo pasta is cooked in a flavorful broth infused with herbs and lemon, and then tossed with feta cheese, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil. The result is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GREEK ORZO WITH FETA



Greek Orzo with Feta image

This recipe has easy ingredients and is a great light lunch or dinner! Enjoy!

Provided by lauryn

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup olive oil
½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
½ pound dried orzo pasta
1 cup chopped fresh parsley

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 617.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

PARMESAN HERBED ORZO



Parmesan Herbed Orzo image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups orzo
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo as directed on package.
  • In a large bowl, toss together orzo with remaining ingredients. Can be served warm or chilled.

EASY LEMONY ORZO WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND FETA



Easy Lemony Orzo with Roasted Vegetables and Feta image

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories     Pasta Dish

Time 50m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 med. red pepper, cut into 1" pieces
1 med. yellow pepper, cut into 1" pieces
1 med. red onion, peeled and 1" diced
1 sm. Italian eggplant, peeled and cut into ¾" pieces
⅓ cup extra virgin good olive oil
--- few fresh thyme sprigs
1 tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
4 med. garlic cloves, minced
½ lb. orzo pasta
Lemon dressing:
⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Toppings:
4 med. scallions, minced (white and most green parts)
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
12 oz. Greek Feta cheese, ½" diced (do not use crumbled Feta)
--- --- fresh basil leaves, cut into julienne (optional)

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.

HERBED ORZO WITH FETA



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Rice-shaped orzo pasta is tossed with fresh herbs, lemon, cucumber and feta.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     cheese,dinner,herbs,pasta

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Good olive oil
¾ lb(s) orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts
1 cup chopped fresh dill
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 cup medium-diced hothouse cucumber, unpeeled and seeded
½ cup small-diced red onion
¾ lb(s) good feta cheese, large-diced

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and a splash of oil, and bring the water to a boil. Add the orzo and simmer for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked al dente. Drain and pour into a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.
  • Add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss well. Add the feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings and bring back to room temperature before serving.

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH FETA AND ORZO



Roasted Vegetables With Feta and Orzo image

Make and share this Roasted Vegetables With Feta and Orzo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christines Yellow K

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb orzo pasta
1 zucchini, chopped into large chunks
10 ounces portabella mushrooms, chopped into large chunks
2 large bell peppers, chopped into large chunks
1 large Spanish onion, chopped into large chunks
4 garlic cloves
8 ounces feta cheese, diced into 1/2 inch chunks
1/4 cup parsley
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
kosher salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Chop vegetables and place in baking sheet. Peel garlic cloves and add (unchopped) to vegetables. Coat with 4 tablespoons olive oil and season liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Roast vegetables for approximately 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender.
  • While vegetables are roasting, bring large pot of salted water to boil over high heat and add orzo. Cook for approximately 10 minutes (or according to box directions).
  • When vegetables are roasted, remove garlic cloves and set aside.
  • Drain orzo and cool down slightly under running water. Put orzo in large bowl and add roasted vegetables.
  • In small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil and vinegar. Add in roasted garlic cloves and mash with a fork. Whisk again to combine. Set aside. You may not need all of the dressing.
  • Add diced feta cheese and chopped parsley to orzo and vegetable mixture. (Feta will melt slightly) Toss to combine and add in balsamic vinagrette. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve warm or cold. (I prefer warm!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.9, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 349.9, Carbohydrate 51.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 7.2, Protein 13.5

CREAMY ORZO WITH FETA



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Another winner from Lucy Waverman, who says: "Orzo is pasta shaped like rice. It cooks quickly and doesn't go mushy. I prefer the feta to be Greek but any will do." It's super fast, and quite filling. We loved this, hope you do too! :)

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces orzo pasta
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces feta cheese, finely crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped mint
fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil on high heat. Stir in orzo and cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain, return to pot.
  • Mix in butter, feta, mint and pepper. Keep warm and stir in cream just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 59.5, Sodium 489.2, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 13.4

HERBED ORZO



Herbed Orzo image

Categories     Herb     Pasta     Side     Lemon     Fall     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 pound (about 2 cups) orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped herbs such as flat-leaf parsley, chives, oregano, marjoram, and thyme

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Add orzo and boil according to package instructions until it is al dente. Drain it well, and transfer to a bowl.
  • 2. Stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and thyme. Taste and adjust for seasonings. Toss the mixture until it is well-combined.

ORZO WITH FETA, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO



Orzo with Feta, Cucumber and Tomato image

Beat the summer heat with this Greek special. Makes a large batch and is good for parties, picnic or keep it all to yourself. Will stay in the fridge for 4 days or so. This is real nice for summer get-togethers and parties and you can make it well in advance.

Provided by Michaelc

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Greek Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ¼ cups orzo pasta
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped - divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
2 cups crumbled feta cheese
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, very thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place orzo pasta, chicken broth, water, and half the chopped red bell pepper into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until orzo are tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse. Allow to cool.
  • Place orzo into a large salad bowl with remaining red bell pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat. Mix in cucumbers, feta cheese, roma tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and cumin; toss salad well. Drizzle 2 more tablespoons olive oil over top of salad. Refrigerate 1 hour, tossing once or twice; season to taste with salt and black pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 559.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Tips:

  • Use the right type of orzo: There are two main types of orzo: regular and giant. Regular orzo is the most common type and is used in most recipes. Giant orzo is a larger variety of orzo that is often used in soups and salads.
  • Cook the orzo al dente: Orzo should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the orzo will add a lot of flavor to the dish. Use a broth that you enjoy the taste of, such as chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables are a great way to add flavor and nutrition to your orzo dish. Try adding vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, zucchini, or spinach.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs can really brighten up the flavor of your orzo dish. Try adding herbs such as basil, parsley, or thyme.
  • Serve with a side of cheese: A side of cheese is a great way to add extra flavor and richness to your orzo dish. Try serving it with Parmesan cheese, feta cheese, or goat cheese.

Conclusion:

Orzo is a versatile grain that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's a great choice for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elegant dinner party. With its mild flavor and slightly chewy texture, orzo pairs well with a variety of ingredients, from vegetables to meats to cheeses. So next time you're looking for a new and delicious way to cook orzo, give one of these recipes a try.

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