Description
A refreshing and flavorful dish made with orzo pasta, fresh herbs, and tangy feta cheese, perfect as a side or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the orzo and return it to the saucepan.
- Stir in the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, basil, and feta cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free orzo.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and served cold as a salad.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg