GREEK ORZO AND BROCCOLI

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The warm side dish delivers strong feta and olive flavors while red pepper flakes add a little spice. Sometimes I add some diced red bell pepper to add color, but I really prefer it without the red bell pepper. The original idea for this recipe came from a recipe on AllRecipes, but I've added some things and made others optional.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup orzo pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/3 cup Greek olive, pitted
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
4 1/2 teaspoons slivered almonds or 4 1/2 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water for 7 minutes. Add broccoli and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until pasta is tender; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the olives, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil.
  • In a small nonstick skillet, saute almonds and minced garlic in oil for about 1 minute. Stir in red pepper flakes and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat.
  • Stir in olive mixture; toss to coat.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.5, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 196.2, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 6.4

Theresa Adjei
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I ended up rinsing the feta cheese before adding it to the dish and that helped a bit. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the broccoli was still slightly crunchy. Overall, it was an okay dish, but not one


Earnel Geoghagen
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This was a great weeknight meal! It was quick and easy to make and the result was delicious. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the broccoli was still slightly crunchy. The feta cheese and lemon added a nice tanginess to the dish. I would definitely r


Takhleek channel
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a disaster. The orzo was overcooked and the broccoli was mushy. The feta cheese was too salty and the lemon overpowered the other flavors. I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Simanto Bhuiya
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This recipe was easy to follow and the result was delicious. I used fresh broccoli and feta cheese from the farmers market and it really made a difference. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the lemon added a nice tanginess to the dish. I would defini


Hshshs Hshsjd
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I ended up adding more salt, pepper, and garlic to give it more flavor. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the broccoli was still slightly crunchy. Overall, it was an okay dish, but not one that I would make a


Philip Riley
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the broccoli was still slightly crunchy. The feta cheese and lemon added a nice tanginess to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to o


kere molaodi
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of orzo, broccoli, feta cheese, and lemon is just perfect. I usually add a bit of extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a little extra kick. Highly recommend!


Paris Colbert
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This recipe was easy to follow and the result was delicious. I used fresh broccoli from my garden and it really made a difference. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the feta cheese added a nice salty flavor. I would recommend this recipe to anyone lo


Hasib Ahmed
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the broccoli was still slightly crunchy. The feta cheese and lemon added a nice tanginess to the dish. Will definitely be making this again!


Naheed afridi
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This Greek Orzo and Broccoli dish turned out amazing! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the broccoli was cooked to perfection. I would definitely make this again and recommend it to others.


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