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Orzo With Roasted Peppers & Olives

December 9, 2010

Returning home late one night, I needed something really fast to throw together for dinner. It had to something really simple and quick. I had already decided on an easy chicken recipe for the main course, but I still needed a side dish. I spotted the orzo in my pantry and grabbed that. I always have roasted peppers and olives on hand, so I decided to make a simple orzo salad.

I love recipes that don’t have a ton of ingredients or steps. I don’t believe that you have to have a million ingredients for something to taste good. Sometimes, the simplest dishes are the best. This only takes about 15 minutes total time to make, and it is a quick, healthy side dish that you can feel good about serving your family.

Here is what you will need. Whole-wheat orzo (if you can’t find whole-wheat, just use regular), roasted peppers, kalamata olives, 1 clove garlic, juice of 1/2 a small lemon, and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.

Cook orzo pasta in salted, boiling water until ‘al dente’. Drain and place into a heat resistant bowl. Add the juice of 1/2 a small lemon.

Next, add the olive oil.

Add in the roasted peppers, olives, and garlic.

Toss to combine. Then, transfer to a serving bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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By Tempie at December 9, 2010.

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: kalamata olives, lemon, orzo, orzo roasted red peppers, orzo salad, whole-wheat orzo

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  1. Italian Oven “Fried” Chicken Tenders | Healthier Dishes says:
    December 10, 2010 at 2:50 am

    […] Cooking times may vary depending on your oven, and the thickness of the chicken tenders. My Orzo With Roasted Peppers & Olives side dish pairs really well with this. Throw in some steamed brocoli or a salad, and you’ve […]

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