Best Minty Orzo And Peas Recipes

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MINTY ORZO AND PEAS



Minty Orzo and Peas image

My grandmother used to serve this side dish along with roast leg of lamb. With its fresh mint taste, it also makes a nice salad served chilled. It's simple but delicious. -Kristen Dunphy of Haverhill, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups frozen peas
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add peas. Cook for 2 minutes or until tender. Add the lemon zest, salt, pepper and orzo; heat through. Stir in mint.

Nutrition Facts :

ORZO WITH PEAS AND MINT



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Orzo is a Greek pasta shaped like grains of rice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup orzo (Greek pasta)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
Zest of 1 lemon
1 pound fresh peas, shelled, or 2 cups frozen peas
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and lemon zest, and saute until translucent.
  • Add peas, and cook until bright green and tender, adding a little water if shallots brown before peas are tender.
  • Add cooked orzo, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Remove from heat, and stir in mint.

ORZO WITH PEAS AND MINT



Orzo with Peas and Mint image

Categories     Mint     Pea     Orzo

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup orzo (Greek pasta)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
Zest of 1 lemon
1 pound fresh peas, shelled, or 2 cups frozen peas
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint

Steps:

  • Cook the orzo according to package directions. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and lemon zest, and sauté until translucent.
  • Add the peas, and cook until bright green and tender, adding a little water if the shallots brown before peas are tender.
  • Add the cooked orzo, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Remove from heat, and stir in the mint.

ORZO WITH FRESH PEAS AND MINT PESTO



Orzo with Fresh Peas and Mint Pesto image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons freshly grated Romano cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound orzo pasta, cooked al dente
1/2 cup Mint pesto
1/2 pound fresh peas, blanched
Finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a food processor and pulse until almost smooth. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the orzo in a large bowl and combine with the pesto. Fold in the peas and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley.

WARM ORZO SALAD WITH MINT AND FETA



Warm Orzo Salad with Mint and Feta image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 14m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces orzo
2 cups frozen early peas
1/4 cup olive oil and vinegar dressing
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup freshly chopped mint leaves
1 (4 ounce) package garlic and herb crumbled feta (recommended: Athenos)

Steps:

  • In large pot of boiling, salted water, cook orzo per package directions. When orzo is al dente, remove from heat and add frozen peas to cooking water. Let sit for 1 minute.
  • Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve warm.

ORZO WITH PEAS AND MINT



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Make and share this Orzo With Peas and Mint recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Healthy

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup orzo pasta
1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon very finely chopped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon very finely chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in plenty of boiling salted water for 5 minutes; stir in the peas; cook until pasta is al dente and the peas are tender, about 5 minutes longer; drain.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan; stir in the mint and parsley; add in the orzo and peas; toss to coat; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.3, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 45.2, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 7.8

LEMON ORZO WITH PEAS & MINT



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Make and share this Lemon Orzo with Peas & Mint recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mark G.

Categories     Healthy

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup tiny peas
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon mint, minced

Steps:

  • bring 3 cups of water to boil, stir in orzo and salt; cover, reduce heat to medium and cook 10 minutes. Add peas and cook for 5 more minutes, or until water is absorbed and pasta is tender.
  • Add Butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stir to blend. Sprinkle with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.6, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 425.4, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 6.9

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