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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, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 2 cups Orzo
  • 4 cups Water for boiling
Vegetable Ingredients
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Spinach fresh
Protein Ingredients
  • 1 cup Chicken cooked and diced
  • 1 cup Shrimp peeled and deveined

Method
 

Cooking Orzo
  1. Bring water to a boil in a pot and add orzo.
  2. Cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain.
Preparing Vegetables
  1. In a pan, sauté cherry tomatoes and spinach until wilted.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add cooked orzo and protein to the pan, mix well.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 350cal (18%) Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) Protein: 20g (40%) Fat: 10g (15%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 70mg (23%) Sodium: 500mg (22%) Potassium: 400mg (11%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 4g (8%) Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) Vitamin C: 15mg (18%) Calcium: 50mg (5%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
Keywords: Orzo, Pasta, Quick Meals

Notes

These recipes are versatile and can be adjusted based on available ingredients.

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