ORZO WITH ZUCCHINI AND FETA

Orzo with Zucchini and Feta image

"This pasta dish is simple to prepare and never fails to please," reports Andrea Jones of McKinney, Texas. "I double and sometimes triple the recipe when hosting a get-together. You can serve it hot as a side dish or cold as a salad."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine zucchini and water. Cover and cook on high for 1 minute or until crisp-tender; drain. , Drain orzo; place in a large bowl. Add the zucchini, feta cheese, oil, oregano, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges