Slow-Cooker Turkey Florentine Meatballs Over Orzo Slow-cooker turkey meatballs are a refreshing departure from typical beef meatballs. The chunky marinara sauce and tender orzo will put this entrée on your list of easy weeknight favorites. Garnish with crushed red pepper, if desired.
Peppery Barbecue-Glazed Shrimp with Vegetables & Orzo 1 In this healthy BBQ shrimp recipe, shrimp are seasoned with a peppery spice blend and served with zucchini, peppers and whole-grain orzo for a delicious and easy dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes. The shrimp and veggies are cooked in the same skillet, so cleanup is a snap too.
Pesto Shrimp Pasta 1 Using a packaged pesto sauce mix saves time in this 20-minute orzo pasta salad recipe.
Grilled Pork Chops with Ancho-Avocado Orzo The orzo in this recipe has a delightfully creamy sauce--made with blended avocado, lime juice and a hint of ancho chile pepper. Paired with simple grilled pork chops, this dinner will please both family and friends.
Orzo with Mint, Peas & Parmesan This refreshing side dish is the perfect addition to any barbeque or picnic.
Mediterranean Shrimp and Pasta 2 This dish is bursting with flavor thanks to the long, low-temperature cooking. Simply combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and all your dinner work is done for you!
Greek Tuna Casserole 1 Tuna casserole is a timeless comfort-food recipe; this one incorporates eggplant, artichoke hearts, oregano, olives and feta cheese for a Greek flair.
Broccolini, Chicken Sausage & Orzo Skillet 2 We love this quick skillet meal for busy evenings. The sausage and orzo simmer together in chicken broth, resulting in a creamy, risotto-like dish in under 30 minutes.
Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo Salad 6 Baked chicken breasts cook in the oven while you mix together a Mediterranean salad--packed with veggies, whole-wheat orzo and an easy homemade Greek vinaigrette--for a weekend-worthy dinner on the table in under an hour. The leftovers from this healthy 400-calorie meal make a delicious packable lunch for the next day.
Orzo Chicken Salad with Avocado-Lime Dressing 1 The creamy quick-blend dressing is just the thing to top this inspired Southwest pasta salad. Both can be made a day ahead.
Orzo with Lamb, Olives & Feta 7 Sure, orzo is good in soup, but there's no need to stop there. Here it's a base for a bold blend of spices, tomato sauce and flavorful ground lamb. The optional pinch of crushed red pepper will add the heat that many crave.
Broccoli Rabe & Orzo Salad 4 Lemon, oregano and feta add zing to broccoli rabe tossed with whole-wheat orzo.
Greek Orzo Stuffed Peppers 27 We steam brightly colored bell peppers in the microwave to save time and then stuff them with orzo, spinach and feta. This basic recipe will work with almost any filling--try substituting different types of cheese, herbs or beans. Serve with whole-wheat pita bread and cucumber salad.
Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo 41 Sun-dried tomatoes and Romano cheese pack a flavorful punch along with the tantalizing aroma of fresh marjoram in this rustic Italian-inspired dish. Serve with sautéed fresh spinach or steamed broccolini.
Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke Hearts 9 Quintessential Greek flavors--feta, lemon and dill--combine perfectly in this hearty salad. To complete the Mediterranean mood, try pairing it with a Greek Retsina or a Portuguese Vinho Verde.
Orzo with Lamb, Olives & Feta for Two 1 Sure, orzo is good in soup, but there's no need to stop there. Here it's a base for a bold blend of spices, tomato sauce and flavorful ground lamb. The optional pinch of crushed red pepper will add the heat that many crave.
Minted Orzo Pilaf 1 Orzo is a small, rice-shaped pasta, made bright and savory here with fresh mint and chicken broth.
Herbed Lemon Orzo 2 Lemon zest and fresh parsley brighten up plain-Jane orzo for a great side dish you'll find yourself adding to your repertoire.
Tomato Soup with Orzo & Basil Chopped tomatoes, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese update canned tomato soup.