ORZO WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND FETA CHEESE

Orzo With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Feta Cheese image

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Time 18m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 cup orzo pasta (rice shaped pasta)
drizzle olive oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed into a paste or finely minced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, not packed in oil, re-hydrated in boiling water, and chopped
15 black olives, chopped
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup feta cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
chopped flat leaf parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

I like whole sundried tomatoes that are NOT packed in olive oil.
To"plump" the tomatoes, bring 1/4- 1/2 cup water to a boil, add tomatoes, and let steep for about 10 minutes.
Drain any excess water, and chop tomatoes into bite size pieces.
Cook orzo according to package directions, drain, and toss in a large bowl with a drizzle of extra virgin oilve oil, garlic and oregano.
Let orzo cool for a bit before adding other ingredients.
Next add sundried tomatoes, black olives, roasted red peppers, salt, pepper and feta cheese.
Combine well.
Garnish with parsley, if using, and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.4, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 459.5, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 6.1