One‑Pan Mediterranean Orzo
Orzo cooked with olives, sun‑dried tomatoes, and feta for a hearty side or light main.

Total
20 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 150 g orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup sun‑dried tomatoes, chopped
- 300 ml vegetable broth
- 50 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (1 minute).
- 2
Add the orzo and toast lightly, stirring frequently until golden, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, then add the olives and sun‑dried tomatoes; cover and cook for 10‑12 minutes, stirring once, until the orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- 4
Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice and crumbled feta, and let sit for 1 minute to melt slightly.
- 5
Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
460
23% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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