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Loaded Veggie Mediterranean Orzo

One-Pot Loaded Veggie Mediterranean Orzo

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegetarian

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Dry Orzo
  • 1 cup Spinach, shredded
  • 1/4 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes
  • 1 bunch Asparagus, trimmed into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 4 oz. jar Marinated Artichoke Hearts
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives
  • 1/2 Red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 baby cucumbers, diced
  • 4 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Lemons, juiced
  • 3 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Chives
  • 1 tsp Parsley
  • 1 tsp Basil
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • In the Always Pan, bring water to a boil and pour one cup orzo in steamer basket. Let cook 10 minutes or until tender. Remove orzo and place in a bowl to cool.
  • Add asparagus in steamer basket and place back in hot water. Cook 2-3 minutes just to lightly blanch the asparagus. Remove asparagus and set aside. Pour out water from pan and wipe dry.
  • In the pan, add a drizzle of olive oil and add in the spinach, asparagus, and artichokes and slightly sauté. Then add in orzo, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, cucumber, feta and mix all together.

Dressing

  • Mix dressing ingredients - olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red wine vinegar, basil, parsley, chives, salt and pepper in a shaker or bowl. Pour over cooled orzo and mix all together!