Greek Orzo And Broccoli Recipes

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR ORZOTTO

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the onion and garlic and saute until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the orzo and stir until thoroughly mixed with the onion and garlic and coated in the butter, a minute or so. Add a third of the broth and stir gently, then bring to the boil. Add the dry mustard, cayenne, salt and pepper and cook until the liquid has been absorbed by the orzo, 3 to 4 minutes, then add another third of the broth. Cook, stirring, until this, too, has been absorbed, another 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the broccoli followed by the remaining broth and the pimientos, then bring to the boil. Cook until the broccoli and orzo are almost cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the cheeses, stirring, and cook until completely melted and smooth and the broccoli and orzo are cooked through, another 1 to 2 minutes.
• Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
• Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with the fresh parsley.

BROCCOLI AND ORZO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the orzo, stir and cook for 5 minutes. Add the broccoli florets and cook until bright green, about 1 minute. Strain and set aside.
• Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter and flour, whisk together and cook for about 1 minute. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onions have softened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the milk, bring the sauce to a low boil, reduce to a simmer and simmer gently for about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add 1 cup of the Havarti, sour cream, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Gently fold in the broccoli and orzo.
• Transfer the mixture to the buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Havarti and 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Toss the bread crumbs with the remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small bowl. Season with salt and spread evenly over the casserole. Bake until brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

GREEK ORZO AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water for 7 minutes. Add broccoli and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until pasta is tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the olives, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil., In a small nonstick skillet, saute almonds in oil for about 1 minute. Stir in red pepper flakes and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Stir in olive mixture; toss to coat.

GREEK ORZO AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water for 7 minutes. Add broccoli and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until pasta is tender; drain.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the olives, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil.
• In a small nonstick skillet, saute almonds and minced garlic in oil for about 1 minute. Stir in red pepper flakes and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat.
• Stir in olive mixture; toss to coat.
• Enjoy!

ORZO AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium high heat melt the butter with the oil and saute the garlic until aromatic. Add the thawed broccoli and saute until heated through. Season to taste with the salt and pepper. Mix with the cooked orzo and serve alongside your favorite chicken or lamb dish.

ORZO WITH BROCCOLI, TOMATOES AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Stir the orzo into a large stockpot of boiling water. Cook 8 minutes, or until almost tender. Add the broccoli and cook 2 minutes longer, or until the broccoli is tender crisp.
• While the orzo is cooking, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over mediumheat. Add the pine nuts and saute them until golden brown. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and saute about 30 seconds, or until aromatic. Remove from the heat.
• Drain the orzo and broccoli. Transfer to a large bowl. Pour the olive oil and pine nuts over and toss to coat. Add the tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, parmesan cheese and basil. Toss again.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.

ORZO AND BROCCOLI PILAF

Steps:

• In a large sauce pan, melt butter along with olive oil.
• Saute broccoli along with orzo for approximately 10 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer approximately 20 minutes or until broth is absorbed, stirring frequently.
• Season with salt and pepper.

ORZO AND BROCCOLI SALAD (NO MAYO)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 minutes. Add broccoli florets to the pot and cook until tender, 2 more minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Add red pepper flakes; cook and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and pour over the orzo.
• Toss orzo until coated with oil mixture. Add olives, Parmesan cheese, basil, and feta cheese. Toss again and season with salt and pepper.

GREEK ORZO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Set aside.
• Remove and discard broccoli leaves and tough ends of stalks. Wash broccoli thoroughly and coarsely chop. Cook broccoli in a small amount of boiling water 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well.
• Cook pine nuts in olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until browned, stirring often. Add red pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Combine orzo, broccoli, pine nuts, feta cheese and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss gently. Serve immediately.