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Orzo Recipes

A collection of 12 cozy orzo recipes perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Orzo uncooked
  • 4 cups Broth chicken or vegetable
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Spinach fresh
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Zucchini diced
Proteins
  • 1 cup Chicken cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup Shrimp peeled and deveined

Method
 

Cooking Orzo
  1. In a pot, bring the broth to a boil.
  2. Add the orzo and cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  3. Drain any excess liquid if necessary.
Sautéing Vegetables
  1. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add zucchini and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking until spinach wilts.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked orzo to the pan with vegetables.
  2. Stir in the cooked chicken or shrimp.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.

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