Ten-Minute Minty Orzo
- SERVES
- 10
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
Orzo is a small, rice-shaped pasta. It has made its way into everything from soups to side dishes, and it is sure giving rice a run for its money! Keep some orzo in your pantry for those times when you're looking to serve up something a bit out of the ordinary, like our Ten-Minute Minty Orzo.
What You'll Need
- 8 ounces (1-1/2 cups dry) orzo pasta
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
What to Do
- In a large saucepan, heat 10 cups water to boiling; add the orzo and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the frozen peas and the onion; cook for 5 minutes, or until the orzo is done.
- Drain the orzo then return it to the saucepan and add the remaining ingredients; toss until well combined. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 10
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 124
- Calories from Fat 17
- Total Fat 1.9g 3 %
- Saturated Fat 0.2g 1 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 4.6g 9 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 0.0mg 0 %
- Sodium 91mg 4 %
- Total Carbohydrates 22g 7 %
- Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10 %
- Sugars 2.5g 0 %
