
Greek Orzo with Feta
With readily available ingredients, this recipe makes for a delightful and light meal option for both lunch and dinner. Savor it!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
- 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
- ½ pound dried orzo pasta
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, olives, tomatoes, red pepper, red onion, garlic, oregano, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and toss the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 12gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 618mgPotassium: 349mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 226mgIron: 3mg
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