Exquisite Greek Orzo with Fresh Broccoli
Delight in the fresh flavors of Greece with this exquisite dish featuring tender orzo pasta and vibrant fresh broccoli. Tossed with a medley of briny olives, tangy feta cheese, nutty almonds, and aromatic basil, this dish is a celebration of Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| ¾ | cup orzo pasta |
| 2 | fresh broccoli florets |
| ⅓ | cup Greek olives, pitted |
| ¼ | cup feta cheese, crumbled |
| ¼ | cup Parmesan cheese, grated |
| 2 | tablespoons fresh basil, minced |
| 4 ½ | teaspoons slivered almonds (or pine nuts), toasted |
| 1 | garlic clove, minced |
| 1 | tablespoon olive oil |
| ¼ | teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
| ¼ | teaspoon pepper |
Instructions
Preparation | |
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| 1. | In a large saucepan, cook orzo pasta in boiling water for 7 minutes. Add fresh broccoli and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until pasta is tender; drain. |
| 2. | In a small bowl, combine Greek olives, crumbled feta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and minced fresh basil. |
| 3. | In a small nonstick skillet, sauté slivered almonds and minced garlic in olive oil for about 1 minute. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes and pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute longer. Pour over the pasta mixture; toss to coat. |
| 4. | Stir in the olive mixture; toss to coat. Enjoy! |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 158.5 kcal |
| Protein | 6.4 g |
| Fat | 6.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Sugar | 0.9 g |
Published on Aug 17, 2024 by Luminița