Bek's Smoked Mediterranean Orzo Recipe

Name: Bek's Smoked Mediterranean Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb tri-colored orzo pasta; 1 tablespoon smoked olive oil; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 4 baby portabella mushrooms, sliced thin; 4 white mushrooms, sliced thin; 3 roma tomatoes, diced; ¼ cup green olives, sliced; ¼ cup black olives, sliced; 1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning (I used the squeeze tube from the produce section, use what you have on hand but NOT dried herbs. Use); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb tri-colored orzo pasta
1 tablespoon smoked olive oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 baby portabella mushrooms, sliced thin
4 white mushrooms, sliced thin
3 roma tomatoes, diced
¼ cup green olives, sliced
¼ cup black olives, sliced
1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning (I used the squeeze tube from the produce section, use what you have on hand but NOT dried herbs. Use)
salt and pepper

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Follow package directions and cook orzo until al dente - do not cook all the way, needs to simmer later with the veggies.
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Heat smoked olive oil over medium low heat, then add coarsely chopped garlic.
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Simmer over low heat for 2 - 5 minutes.
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Heat gently, do not burn!
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Garlic at too high heat gets bitter very quickly.
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Add remaining olive oil, bring heat to medium then add sliced mushrooms.
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Toss gently, coat with oil, and let cook until excess moisture cooks off.
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Add tomatoes, olives, and herb blend.
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Heat through until simmering.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Be careful, olives are already salty.
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Add orzo, heat through and simmer for a couple minutes until orzo is cooked to desired texture.
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Serve immediately.

685

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb tri-colored orzo pasta, 1 tablespoon smoked olive oil, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bek's Smoked Mediterranean Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bek's Smoked Mediterranean Orzo

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