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Easy Greek-Style Orzo Recipe: Quick 30-Minute Side Dish

Refreshing Greek-Style Pasta Bowl

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Orzo 2.5 cups dry
  • 15 oz Chickpeas canned, rinsed and drained
  • 1 pint Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium Zucchini diced
  • 1 small Red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives halved
  • 1 medium Yellow bell pepper diced
  • 13.5 oz Artichoke hearts canned, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup Feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano crushed

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 1 lb orzo according to package directions until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta and rinse thoroughly with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • In a very large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, 15 oz chickpeas, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, 1 diced zucchini, 1 diced red onion, 1/2 cup kalamata olives, 1 diced yellow bell pepper, and 13.5 oz artichoke hearts.
  • In a small separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp dried oregano to create the dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the vegetables and pasta, tossing well to coat all ingredients evenly.
  • Gently fold in 1 cup crumbled feta cheese and 1/4 cup fresh parsley just before serving.