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Mediterranean Orzo

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a pot, bring broth to a boil. Stir in the orzo and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain any excess liquid and let it cool just a bit.
  • While the orzo cooks, prep your veggies. Chop tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives. The kitchen will smell unreal good.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. This is the dressing, and it’s basically sunshine in a bottle.
  • Add the cooled orzo to the bowl. Toss with the dressing until every grain glistens. Then fold in tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and parsley.
  • Crumble feta on top. Give it one last gentle toss to distribute the cheese without turning it into a feta avalanche.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. If you’re feeling fancy, add a squeeze more lemon or a pinch of oregano.