ORZO WITH TOMATO, GREEN BEANS AND FETA CHEESE

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Another nice summer pasta dish, full of lovely colors. Feel free to use any small pasta or pastene you might have on hand. Can be served hot, or at room temperature like a pasta salad.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces (If you able to find haricot verts, they work very well for this too)
2 cups orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic
2 large vine-ripened tomatoes
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta (about 10 ounces)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil for beans and orzo.
  • Chop onion and mince garlic.
  • Core and seed tomatoes.
  • Cut into quarters lengthwise, and then into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • In a large skillet cook onion and garlic in oil over medium high heat until onion is softened.
  • Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, until tomatoes are softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Have a bowl of ice and cold water ready.
  • Drop beans into the boiling, salted water and blanch 1 minute.
  • With a large slotted spoon or mesh colander, transfer beans to ice water to stop cooking.
  • Drain beans well and pat dry.
  • Add beans to tomato mixture and return the water in pot to a boil.
  • Boil orzo until al dente and drain.
  • Add orzo to the vegetable mixture and combine with vinegar, parsley, feta, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss to combine well.

jannat Ara
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Great recipe! Will definitely make it again.


Daahir Bulaale
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This recipe is a keeper! It's delicious, easy to make, and perfect for a quick and healthy meal. I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times.


X_Muffin sis X
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I especially liked the addition of the lemon-oregano dressing, which added a nice brightness to the dish.


Amanda Friend
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This dish was a hit with my family! The kids loved the orzo and green beans, and the adults loved the tomatoes, feta cheese, and lemon-oregano dressing. Will definitely make this again!


Preetam Sejuwal
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The orzo cooks in just 10 minutes, and the whole dish comes together in under 30 minutes.


Tproa Am de muyayu
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I absolutely loved this recipe! The flavors were incredible and the combination of orzo, green beans, tomatoes, and feta cheese was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again!