Best Broccoli Rabe Orzo Salad Recipes

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BROCCOLI RABE & ORZO SALAD



Broccoli Rabe & Orzo Salad image

Lemon, oregano and feta add zing to broccoli rabe tossed with whole-wheat orzo.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup orzo, preferably whole-wheat
1 bunch broccoli rabe, (about 1 pound), trimmed and chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add orzo and cook 3 minutes less than the package directions. Add broccoli rabe; cook 3 minutes more. Drain in a colander and gently press out as much water as possible.
  • Heat oil in the pot over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add oregano, salt, pepper, the broccoli rabe and orzo. Cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in feta and lemon juice.

BROCCOLI RABE & ORZO SALAD



BROCCOLI RABE & ORZO SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Leafy Green     Pasta     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Healthy

Yield 4 People

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup orzo, preferably whole-wheat
1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 pound), trimmed and chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add orzo and cook 3 minutes less than the package directions. Add broccoli rabe; cook 3 minutes more. Drain in a colander and gently press out as much water as possible. Heat oil in the pot over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add oregano, salt, pepper, the broccoli rabe and orzo. Cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in feta and lemon juice.

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