Orzo With Roasted Peppers And Goat Cheese Recipe

Name: Orzo With Roasted Peppers And Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 12 ounces orzo pasta; 1/8 cup chopped pimento stuffed olive, drained & chopped; pimento stuffed olive, Garnish; 1/8 cup black olives, pitted, drained and chopped; pitted black olives, garnish; 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled; salt, to taste; freshly ground coarse black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, garnish; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth

Servings: persons

1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces orzo pasta
1/8 cup chopped pimento stuffed olive, drained & chopped
pimento stuffed olive, Garnish
1/8 cup black olives, pitted, drained and chopped
pitted black olives, garnish
3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
salt, to taste
freshly ground coarse black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, garnish
2 cups low sodium chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth

1
Roast peppers over flame of gas burner, or hot grill, or under the broiler until the skin is blackened and charred.
2
Remove from heat and place in a large bowl.
3
Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit until cool enough to handle, about 15-20 minutes.
4
With clean paper towels wipe off skin.
5
Remove stems and seeds & chop.
6
Set aside.
7
Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
8
When hot enough, add onions and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
9
Add diced peppers & minced garlic and saute for about 3 minutes.
10
Bring to a boil a large pot with water or chicken or vegetable broth and add the orzo and cook, for about 4-5 minutes, partially cooking, to al dente.
11
Drain and reserve pasta water.
12
Add orzo to peppers, adding 1 cup of the pasta water.
13
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until pasta is cooked tender and consistency is creamy.
14
Stir in olives and goat cheese until melted and well blended.
15
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
16
Garnish with parsley, olives and a drizzle of olive oil.

771

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Orzo With Roasted Peppers And Goat Cheese 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!

Orzo With Roasted Peppers And Goat Cheese

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