Skillet Orzo with Tuna Recipe

Name: Skillet Orzo with Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 14 -ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 1/2 cups orzo; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 14 -ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 5 -ounce can solid white tuna packed in water, drained; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 14 -ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 cups orzo
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 14 -ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 5 -ounce can solid white tuna packed in water, drained
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the garlic and half of the scallions and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
3
Add the tomatoes and oregano and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
4
Stir in 21/2 cups water, the orzo, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
5
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and stir in the beans.
6
Cover and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
7
Add the bell pepper and continue cooking, covered, until tender, about 3 minutes.
8
Stir in the tuna, lemon juice and parsley.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Top with the remaining scallions.
11
Per serving: Calories 489; Fat 10 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 15 mg; Sodium 448 mg; Carbohydrate 75 g; Fiber 8 g; Protein 24 g
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Photograph by Justin Walker

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced, 4 scallions, thinly sliced, 1 14 -ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Skillet Orzo with Tuna falls under the Seafood 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.

Skillet Orzo with Tuna

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