15 Minute Pesto Orzo With Tomatoes and Feta

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15 Minute Pesto Orzo With Tomatoes and Feta

This quick pesto orzo is a simple and easy dinner that you can throw together in 15 minutes or less. My recipe can be served hot or cold, and even better, it's easy to personalize to your family's tastes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Fusion

Keyword: orzo pesto salad, orzo with pesto

Servings:

Author: Sarah Cook

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup orzo
2 cups water {or sub in vegetable or chicken stock}
1/2 tsp sea salt
3 tbsp pesto
2/3 cup feta
1 cup sliced grape tomatoes

Instructions

Add olive oil to a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
1 tbsp olive oil
Add the orzo and stir to combine.
1 cup orzo
Cook, stirring often until the orzo becomes toasted (~3-5 minutes).
Add the water and salt, and bring the pot to a boil for 1 minute.
2 cups water, 1/2 tsp sea salt
Reduce the temperature to medium-high, and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes while stirring occasionally. The orzo will be ready when all the liquid has cooked out.
Remove the pan from the heat and gently stir in the pesto, grape tomatoes, and feta.
3 tbsp pesto, 2/3 cup feta, 1 cup sliced grape tomatoes

Notes

If you choose to not toast the orzo, reduce the olive oil to 1 tsp. Add it with the orzo, salt, and water in step 4.
A serrated bread or cheese knife makes the cleanest cuts for slicing the small tomatoes in half.

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