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Greek Isles Orzo Delight

Name: Greek Isles Orzo Delight
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt; 6 ounces uncooked orzo; 2 green onions, sliced (green parts only); Salt for boiling pasta and extra to taste; Juice from 1 lemon; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped; One 14.5 ounce can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and pat dried with kitchen towel; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Take a culinary journey to the Greek Isles with this Greek Isles Orzo Delight. It's a refreshing, salad-like entree featuring al dente orzo pasta and chickpeas mingled with tangy feta cheese. Bold kalamata olives and fresh grape tomatoes round out this dish while a harmonious dressing of lemon, hone...

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22 min

TOTAL TIME

347

CALORIES

$1.48

PER SERVING

Ingredients

MAIN

6 SERVINGS

6 oz orzo

uncooked

2 whole green onion

sliced (green parts only)

salt

for boiling pasta and extra to taste

1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes

halved

1/2 cup feta cheese

crumbles

1/4 cup kalamata olives

pitted and chopped

14 1/2 oz canned chickpeas

drained, rinsed, and pat dried with kitchen towel

black pepper

to taste

DRESSING

1/4 cup nonfat greek yogurt

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

MAIN

10 min

PREP TIME

12 min

COOK TIME

22 min

TOTAL TIME

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add salt, then cook orzo until al dente according to package instructions

Drain the cooked orzo and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and cool.

DRESSING

In a food processor or a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, Greek yogurt, honey, minced garlic, and olive oil. Pulse the food processor or whisk in bowl until all ingredients are well combined.

MAIN

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo, halved tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, chopped kalamata olives, rinsed chickpeas and sliced green onions.

Pour the prepared dressing over the orzo mixture. Toss well until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.

Taste the salad and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.

Serve the Greek Isles Orzo Delight at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Health Info

Macros

57g

CARBS

22g

FAT

19g

PROTEIN

Allowed on these diets