If you are looking for ideas and recipes using orzo, this is it! This delicious and comforting recipe is a typical comfort food in Greece. It’s creamy and silky warm orzo pasta is cooked to perfection with tomato and topped with tangy feta.
You can even make this recipe your own by adding a protein of your choice or more veggies, depending on your taste.
Give it a try by following our steps below:
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- a tiny pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- one can tomatoes
- 1–2 cups cooked chicken or chickpeas
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1–2 tablespoons butter (optional)
- 1/2 cup feta for topping (optional)
- 3 tablespoons dill for topping (optional)
- lemon wedges for serving (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees celsius.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion. Saute for 5 minutes or until soft.
- Add the garlic, red pepper, kale, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt. Saute for 5 minutes or until the kale is wilted.
- Add the tomato paste. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the orzo, canned tomatoes, chicken or chickpeas, and broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the orzo is soft.
- Finish by stirring in butter, crumbling feta over the top, and dusting with some fresh dill, lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper.
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