Orzo pasta with zucchini topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 green onions, chopped (white parts separated from green parts)
- 2 zucchinis, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta
Preparation:
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente; drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the white part of the green onion and zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the orzo, scallion greens, parsley, mint, and 1 cup water. Cook, uncovered, until the liquid thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with crumbled feta.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 238, Total Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 4g, Protein 8g, Carbohydrates 31g, Fiber 2g, Cholesterol 17mg, Sodium 334mg, Sugars 4g. |