Orzo And Octopus Skillet Recipe

Name: Orzo And Octopus Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small octopus, at room temperature; water to cover; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 cups whole wheat orzo pasta; 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 teaspoon cooking oil, or as needed; 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper; 1 cup chopped baby bella mushrooms; 7 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped; ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup torn fresh spinach; 1 lemon, juiced, or to taste; 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 small octopus, at room temperature
water to cover
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 cups whole wheat orzo pasta
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 teaspoon cooking oil, or as needed
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1 cup chopped baby bella mushrooms
7 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
ground black pepper to taste
1 cup torn fresh spinach
1 lemon, juiced, or to taste
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, or to taste

1
Place octopus in a pot and add enough water to cover; add red wine vinegar. Bring liquid to a boil, cover pot, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until a toothpick goes through the thickest part of the octopus smoothly, about 30 minutes. Remove octopus from pot and chop into bite-size pieces. Discard water-vinegar mixture.
2
Combine orzo and chicken broth in a small pot over medium heat; allow orzo to absorb the chicken broth, adding more water, about 1 tablespoon at a time, if orzo gets too dry. Cook until orzo is tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 8 minutes; drain.
3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute yellow bell pepper, mushrooms, and olives until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Season bell pepper mixture with black pepper.
4
Mix orzo, spinach, and octopus into bell pepper mixture until spinach begins to wilt from the heat of the orzo. Add lemon juice to orzo mixture; top with feta cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small octopus, at room temperature, water to cover, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 cups whole wheat orzo pasta, and more.

Yes, Orzo And Octopus Skillet 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.

Orzo And Octopus Skillet

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