Ready in 45 minutes, for 10 servings
INGREDIENTS:
- water
- orzo
- salt
EQUIPMENT:
- pot
1) Bring a pot of water to a rapid boil. Generously salt water and cook orzo until tender, approximately 7-9 minutes.
2) Drain and set aside.
INGREDIENTS:
- pine nuts
- spread
- sandwich bread
- orzo
EQUIPMENT:
- baking sheet
- oven
3) While orzo is cooking, spread pine nuts on a baking sheet and toast lightly in oven on 400 degrees.
EQUIPMENT:
- oven
4) Remove from oven and set aside.
INGREDIENTS:
- extra virgin olive oil
EQUIPMENT:
- frying pan
5) Heat two tablespoons of EVOO on medium heat in a non-stick pan.
INGREDIENTS:
- green onions
6) Saute chopped green onions for approximately 2 minutes.
INGREDIENTS:
- cooked orzo
- lemon juice
- lemon zest
- pine nuts
- parsley
7) Add parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, toasted pine nuts and cooked orzo.
INGREDIENTS:
- orzo
8) Saute for 3-4 minutes for flavors to combine and absorb into the orzo.
9) Remove from heat.
INGREDIENTS:
- green pepper
- cherry tomato
- peperoncini
- red onion
- cucumber
- orzo
EQUIPMENT:
- bowl
10) In a large bowl, combine cucumber, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion and pepperoncinis to orzo mixture.
INGREDIENTS:
- red wine vinegar
- feta cheese
- extra virgin olive oil
11) Additionally add crumbled feta cheese, red wine vinegar and remaining six tablespoons of EVOO.
12) Mix well. Can be refrigerated or served immediately.