Best Orzo With Peas And Carrots Recipes

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ONE-PAN ORZO WITH SPINACH AND FETA



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Similar to spanakorizo, a Greek spinach and rice dish, this easy, meatless meal features orzo, spinach, peas and scallions. It is deeply satisfying but still on the lighter side of pasta recipes, thanks to all those vegetables. A little feta gives it creaminess and tang, while some lemon zest brightens everything up. It makes a complete meal on its own, or, if you're looking for something more substantial, serve this as a hearty side dish to roasted meats or fish.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces baby spinach leaves (8 cups), coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup orzo
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
3/4 cup crumbled feta (3 ounces), plus more for garnish
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed (optional)
1 cup chopped fresh dill, or use parsley or cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium, then melt butter, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in about three-quarters of the scallions (saving some of the green parts for garnish) and garlic, and cook until softened, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach, adding in batches if it doesn't all fit in the pan at once, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in orzo, lemon zest and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until orzo is nearly cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 14 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  • Stir in cheese, peas (if you like) and dill, cover the pan, and cook for another 1 minute, to finish cooking and warm the peas. To serve, sprinkle with more cheese and the reserved scallions.

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 CARROTS



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I came up with this recipe when my son was a toddler. He was a very picky eater and this was one of the few things he would actually eat. To this day I still make it often, he still asks for it; he's 9 now. If you don't have peas and carrots on hand, just use peas!

Provided by Cooking Queen

Categories     Toddler Friendly

Time 13m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup orzo pasta
1 cup frozen peas and carrot
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan cook the orzo for about 8 minutes or al dente. After about 5 or 6 minutes of the orzo cooking; add to the orzo the peas and carrots to cook. When orzo, peas and carrots are done; drain well. Return to the saucepan add butter, parmesan cheese stir to combine and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.7, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 100, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 7.2

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