Quick Mediterranean Orzo With Feta Cheese

Name: Quick Mediterranean Orzo With Feta Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 8 ounces orzo pasta, uncooked; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 1/4 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 cup diced tomato; 6 -10 ounces spinach, chopped; 2 -3 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped; 1/2-1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Submitted by cathyfood

"This is an easy and very tasty one pot dish, great for a side with grilled chicken or fish, or as a nice warm lunch. Using canned diced tomatoes and frozen spinach makes it a meal you can pull together quickly from your pantry, but if you have fresh on hand, go for it!"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 5 cups
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
8 ounces orzo pasta, uncooked
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 ¹⁄₄ cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup diced tomato
6 -10 ounces spinach, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped
¹⁄₂ - 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chopped onion until it begins to turn translucent.
Add uncooked orzo, cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Move orzo aside to make a small open spot, add a little olive oil and the minced garlic, cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not brown.
Stir in chicken broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook with the lid ajar for 10 minutes.
Stir in tomato and spinach, then cover and cook for 5 additional minutes until almost all liquid is absorbed. Dish should have tender orzo, and a little sauce, similar to risotto. Add a little water if needed to keep it from being dry.
Stir in olives and feta cheese and serve.