MINTY ORZO AND PEAS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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