Name: Athenian Orzo
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1.5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 0.25 cup dry white wine; 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided; 1 tablespoon drained capers; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; Pinch of crushed red pepper; 1 pound medium shrimp, (30-40 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1 cup orzo; 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese

Athenian Orzo

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Orzo, a rice-shaped pasta, makes a delightful base for an authentically Greek combination of shrimp, tomatoes and feta. To serve as a side dish, omit the shrimp and drain the tomatoes before adding them.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High Calcium High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup dry white wine
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 tablespoon drained capers
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Pinch of crushed red pepper
1 pound medium shrimp, (30-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 cup orzo
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch (or other 3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Put a large pot of lightly salted water on to boil.
Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley, capers, oregano, basil, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper; cook for 5 minutes. Drop in shrimp and cook, stirring, until barely pink, about 2 1/2 minutes.
Cook orzo in the boiling water until tender but still firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Toss with the tomato-shrimp sauce. Sprinkle with feta and the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley.
Bake, uncovered, until the feta is bubbly, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

357	Calories
8g	Fat
44g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 357
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 44g	16%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 26g	52%
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 160mg	53%
Vitamin A 1341IU	27%
Vitamin C 31mg	35%
Folate 53mcg	13%
Sodium 1389mg	60%
Calcium 251mg	19%
Iron 3mg	19%
Magnesium 79mg	19%
Potassium 653mg	14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.