Feta Cheese Flavored Orzo Recipes

HERBED ORZO WITH FETA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and a splash of oil, and bring the water to a boil. Add the orzo and simmer for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked al dente. Drain and pour into a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.
• Add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss well. Add the feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings and bring back to room temperature before serving.

GREEK ORZO WITH FETA

Steps:

• Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, olives, tomatoes, red pepper, red onion, garlic, oregano, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and toss the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

ORZO WITH SHRIMP, FETA CHEESE, & WHITE WINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F
• Brush 11x7-inch glass baking dish with oil.
• Cook orzo according to package directions.
• Drain well and return orzo to same pot.
• Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons basil; stir to blend.
• Arrange orzo mixture in prepared dish.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add shrimp and sauté until slightly pink, about 2 minutes (shrimp will not be cooked through).
• Arrange shrimp atop orzo.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet.
• Add garlic and sauté over medium-high heat 30 seconds.
• Add tomatoes with juice; cook 1 minute.
• Stir in wine, oregano, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup basil.
• Simmer uncovered until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
• Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; spoon over shrimp.
• Bake orzo until heated through, about 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup feta cheese and serve.

ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions, or until slightly past al dente. Drain the orzo and toss it with a little olive oil, so that it doesn't stick together. Spread onto a baking sheet to cool.
• Prepare the Greek Salad Dressing and add in the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, and sea salt.
• In a large bowl, toss together the cooked orzo, cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, feta, red onion, and olives. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, add half the herbs, season with freshly ground black pepper, and toss to coat. Garnish with the remaining herbs and serve.

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MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH ORZO AND FETA

Steps:

• Cook and stir bacon in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in Dutch oven. Drain bacon on paper towels.
• Add chicken to reserved drippings; cook 5 min. on each side or until lightly browned. Drain fat. Add pasta sauce, broth, pasta, garlic and oregano; mix well. Bring to boil; cover.
• Cook on low heat 25 to 30 min. or until chicken is done (165°F) and orzo is tender. Stir in reserved bacon and olives. Serve sprinkled with cheese.

FETA CHEESE FLAVORED ORZO

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions, drain.
• Add remaining ingredients and toss to mix well.