MINTED SQUASH ORZO

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Categories     Pasta     Side     Vegetarian

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup dried orzo pasta
1/4 cup garlic flavored olive oil, divided
1 large yellow squash, about 8 ounces, quartered lengthwise and sliced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the orzo and cook for 8 minutes; pasta will be slightly undercooked. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the orzo in a colander in the sink. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown and soften, about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the cooked orzo and cooking water. Bring to a simmer and stir in 3/4 of the feta; season with salt and pepper. Cook until the water is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and mint. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle the remaining feta over the top and garnish with additional chopped mint.

Kiran Limbu
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This dish is a must-try! It's so delicious and refreshing.


Ntando Mkhize
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Akintola Mojeed
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This dish is perfect for a potluck. It's easy to make and travels well.


Pavi Pavitharan
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Nafrom Chaku
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the squash and orzo.


Nunia Vatubua
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This dish is very versatile. You can add different vegetables, herbs, or spices to taste.


Anais Lopez
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I love the addition of mint to this dish. It really brightens up the flavors.


Saifullah Chisty
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had some butternut squash that I needed to use up, and this was the perfect recipe.


Jashyra Jordan
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I will definitely be making this dish again. It's a keeper!


Sphesihle Ndlovu
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfect and the orzo was cooked to perfection.


Mrs Anna Lucas
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I thought the mint was a bit overpowering. I would have preferred it to be more subtle.


Ali Akbar
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The squash was a bit too al dente for my liking. I would have preferred it to be a bit softer.


Viliami Halaapiapi
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more salt and pepper.


Eity
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the squash, orzo, and mint. I will definitely be making this again.


evelyn paitan
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This dish is perfect for a light summer meal. The squash and orzo are both very healthy, and the mint adds a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious summer meal.


Pat Gomez
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I love how easy this dish is to make. I was able to throw it together in about 30 minutes, and it turned out great. The squash and orzo are a perfect combination, and the mint adds a nice refreshing flavor.


yee_boi 7
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This minted squash orzo was a hit with my family! The flavors were so fresh and summery, and the orzo cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.