Description
A vibrant, tangy pasta dish featuring orzo tossed with lemon, creamy feta, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, and crunchy pine nuts for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cooked orzo to the skillet, stirring to combine. Pour in vegetable broth or water to moisten if needed.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well mixed. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.