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Greek Feta Olive Orzo
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Greek Feta Olive Orzo

This Greek feta olive orzo is a bright and fresh 15 minute pasta dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. It is one of the simplest quick recipes that requires no cooking beyond boiling pasta making it perfect for busy nights.

4.5
15 min
🍴4 servings
🔥380 cal
🔖Easy
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30 second summary

Mediterranean orzo tossed with feta olives and fresh herbs ready in 15 minutes.

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Nutrition per serving

380Calories
13gProtein
52gCarbs
14gFat
4gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

Pasta

Dairy

Produce

Fat

Seasoning

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Instructions

1

Cook Orzo

Boil orzo in well salted water for 8 to 9 minutes until tender then drain and rinse briefly with cool water to stop cooking.

2

Prep Ingredients

While orzo cooks halve the cherry tomatoes and olives and crumble the feta if not pre crumbled.

3

Dress the Orzo

Drizzle cooked orzo with olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano then toss to combine and season with black pepper to taste.

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4

Combine and Serve

Fold in cherry tomatoes olives and feta cheese gently then serve immediately warm or at room temperature as a light meal or side dish.

Substitutions

kalamata olivesgreen olives or black olives for a milder flavor
feta cheesegoat cheese for a creamier tangy alternative

Common mistakes

Overcooking orzo until it becomes mushy since it cooks much faster than most other pasta shapes
Over salting the dish since feta and olives already contribute significant saltiness
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