Italian Orzo and Greens Recipe

Name: Italian Orzo and Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 16-oz. pkg. orzo pasta; 4 1/2 Tbs. olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup diced onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 1 12-oz. bunch Lacinato kale, stemmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (8 cups); 1 12-oz. bunch rainbow chard, stemmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (8 cups); 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives; 1 Tbs. grated lemon zest; 2 Tbs. lemon juice; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

1 16-oz. pkg. orzo pasta
4 1/2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 12-oz. bunch Lacinato kale, stemmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (8 cups)
1 12-oz. bunch rainbow chard, stemmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (8 cups)
1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
1 Tbs. grated lemon zest
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1
Cook orzo according to package directions; drain, and set aside.
2
Heat 1 1/2 Tbs.
3
oil in large Dutch oven over medium heat.
4
Add onion, and cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until soft and beginning to brown.
5
Add garlic, and cook 1 minute, or until fragrant.Stir in kale and chard, and cook4 to 5 minutes, or until wilted, tossing often with tongs.
6
Drizzle in vinegar, stir in olives, and remove from heat.
7
Mix together orzo and greensin large serving bowl.
8
Stir in remaining 3 Tbs.
9
oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and feta, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.

1197

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16-oz. pkg. orzo pasta, 4 1/2 Tbs. olive oil, divided, 1/2 cup diced onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.), and more.

Yes, Italian Orzo and Greens 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Orzo and Greens

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