Orzo with Green Beans, Grape Tomatoes and Feta Cheese
This orzo with green beans, grape tomatoes, and feta cheese is a wonderful side dish! It was light yet full of flavor and I loved the silky pasta with the crunchy green beans & pine nuts. My son particularly loved this dish & had second helpings. I used vinegar and oil but this is also great with a couple of tablespoons of your favorite vinaigrette dressing. This dish pairs nicely with chicken or fish.
How to Make Orzo with Green Beans, Grape Tomatoes, and Feta Cheese:
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 onion, diced finely
- 1 cup of fresh green beans, chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup of grape tomatoes
- 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta), prepared per instructions (reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water)
- 1-2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 3-4 tbsp feta cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onions & cook for 2 minutes. Add green beans & cover with a lid for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes & continue to cook until beans & tomatoes have softened. Add garlic & stir constantly for 30-45 seconds. Remove from heat.
In a dry skillet, add pine nuts & toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Once orzo is cooked & drained, combine it with the vegetables. Add parsley, cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, vinegar & lemon zest, and some of the reserved cooking water, as needed. Taste & re-season if needed. Enjoy.
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