HEALTHY PESTO PASTA WITH VEGETABLES
Steps:
- BOIL ORZO AND GREEN BEANS: In a medium pot, bring water with a tablespoon of salt to a boil. Add orzo and boil for 5 minutes. Add green beans. Continue boiling for about 5 more minutes until orzo is soft and beans are tender, but both should still have a bit of 'bite' (al dente). Drain well, then add back to pot.
- FINISH THE DISH: Add chopped spinach to orzo in pot and toss well until slightly wilted. Add tomatoes, pesto and enough oil to achieve the consistency you like. Season with salt and pepper to taste. And mix in a squeeze of lemon or lime juice if you like. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with goat cheese and/or Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 422 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, Calories 235 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
BASIL PESTO ORZO
Steps:
- Cook orzo in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and return to pot.
- Add pesto and stir. Add alfredo and stir. Taste and add salt if necessary.
SIMPLE BASIL PESTO ORZO RECIPE
A creamy and delightful vegetable and pasta side dish recipe that only takes 15 minutes to prepare and 7 ingredients. Orzo cooks in vegetable broth with peas and spinach creating a creamy and delicious lightly sauced dish.
Provided by Lyn Croyle
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. When oil is hot, add the orzo. Stir to coat the orzo with the oil. Continue cooking for about four minutes to toast the orzo. Stir frequently.
- Add peas, spinach and vegetable stock or water to the pan. Bring to a boil, cover with lid and reduce heat to simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the orzo is tender and water is absorbed. Add more water if necessary to cook the orzo.
- Stir in the pesto sauce and mix well. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve up topped with diced tomatoes and basil leaves
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ORZO WITH PARMESAN AND BASIL
This is a simple recipe that everyone loves. For a quick Mediterranean macaroni and cheese, omit the basil. Easily doubled, too!
Provided by DODIEPAJER
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
- Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 196.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
CHICKEN PESTO ORZO SALAD
Elevate standard pasta salad by using orzo and pesto. The dish also offers a good way to make the most of asparagus while it's in season in the spring, too
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the chicken breasts on a board and cover with a sheet of baking parchment. Use a rolling pin or meat mallet to bash to an even thickness of about 2cm, being careful not to break the chicken into pieces.
- Combine the lemon zest, crushed garlic, olive oil and some seasoning in a medium bowl, then add the chicken and turn in the marinade to coat. Transfer to the fridge while you make the pesto.
- Toast the flaked almonds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2-3 mins, shaking the pan often until the almonds are golden brown. Tip into a small food processor or blender. Peel the whole garlic clove and tip this into the food processor along with the parsley, basil, most of the mint leaves, the parmesan, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Season, then blitz to a fine texture.
- Cook the orzo in a large pan of boiling salted water following the pack instructions, or until al dente. Heat a griddle pan over a medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 4-5 mins on each side until cooked through with char lines. Drain the orzo and transfer the chicken to a plate to rest.
- Drizzle the asparagus spears with a little extra virgin olive oil and season with salt, then griddle for 3 mins until just softened. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Toss most of the pesto through the cooked orzo along with any resting juices from the chicken. The remaining pesto will keep covered in the fridge for up to five days. Slice the chicken breasts. Tip the orzo onto a large serving platter and pile the asparagus and chicken on top, then scatter with the remaining mint leaves, some parmesan shavings and a grinding of black pepper. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
GENOA ORZO WITH PESTO
Make and share this Genoa Orzo With Pesto recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Charmie777
Categories European
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring 2-1/2 quarts water to a boil. Add orzo and cook until just tender, 7-8 minutes.
- Drain in colander and rinse with cold water until cool.
- Transfer orzo to large serving bowl. Add olives and pesto. Mix well. Add parmesan and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve at once, or refrigerate to meld flavors.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.4, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 243.5, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7.8
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