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Greek Orzo and Broccoli

By: Lillian Justis  
"This yummy recipe from Lillian Justis of Belleplain, New Jersey will be a welcome treat at dinnertime. The warm side dish delivers strong feta and olive flavors while red pepper flakes add a little spice."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/3 cup pitted Greek olives
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons toasted slivered almonds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water for 7 minutes. Add broccoli and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until pasta is tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the olives, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil.
  2. In a small nonstick skillet, saute almonds in oil for about 1 minute. Stir in red pepper flakes and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Stir in olive mixture; toss to coat.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 2/3 cup equals 169 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 208 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2009 by MOGARLIC 
Rating is based on original recipe. We thought it was a little bland as is, so we added about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by LINDA MCLEAN 
This was a great side dish that everyone here really enjoyed. I made "Garlic Parmesan Olives"... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2008 by mjmaine 
I have been making this recipe for 10 years with 1 difference. Instead of almonds, I use pine... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2007 by ELAINE77 
This is an excellent recipe. I used asparagus instead of broccoli and added it with the olive... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2008 by Rachel 
Left out the almonds because I don't like them and added a bouillon cube to the water but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2008 by PammyT 
Wow, very good !! I think the almonds overpowered the orzo a little bit but other than that,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2007 by Kristen 
I loved this recipe. I am always looking for new orzo recipes.I followed the recipe exactly. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2009 by Ashi Meessir 
i thought it was good, but know one else liked it MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2008 by stacebobase 
great recipe! my fiance is Greek, hence why I tried this one and he absolutely loved it. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2008 by BUFFALOS9 
This was soo good! I reheated the leftovers the next day and the feta melted nicely; even... MORE

 
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