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Best Orzo Dinner Recipe with 3 Irresistible Flavor Boosters

Best Orzo Dinner Recipe
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Find the Best Orzo Dinner Recipe that solves your mealtime dilemma with 3 flavor boosters to satisfy your hunger and delight your taste buds

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Juice of half a lemon

    • Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and sauté for about 4 minutes, until softened but not browned.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  • Add diced zucchini and cook for another 4 minutes, stirring often until the zucchini is tender.
  • Pour in the dry orzo pasta and stir to coat the grains with oil and veggies for 1-2 minutes.
  • Slowly add the broth, stirring occasionally, then increase heat to medium-high to bring it to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the orzo is cooked but still firm (al dente).
  • Add the halved cherry tomatoes, uncovered, and cook for another 2 minutes to warm them through without softening too much.
  • Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, crumbled feta, and chopped parsley.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix gently.
  • Let the dish sit covered off the heat for 2 minutes to marry the flavors.

    • Notes

    A simple, quick, and flavorful orzo dinner recipe that’s become a late-week favorite. Featuring fresh ingredients like zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese, this meal is cozy, light, and easy to prepare.

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